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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONCONTROL ARMREMOVAL
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S
Control Arm: Removal
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Removal
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Ensure steering column is not locked. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove wiring harness from strut. On SHO models, disconnect height sensor connector. Remove air suspension height sensor from ball studs. See Figure .
- On all model's, remove driver's side inner splash shield. Support transaxle and remove transaxle mount nut (1) attaching mount (2) to transmission support. See Fig 1 . Remove 2 through bolts (3) attaching mount to subframe (4). Raise transaxle enough to unload mount (2). Remove transaxle support (5) attaching bolts and studs if necessary. Remove mount and support by rotating counterclockwise to disengage upper stud on mount.
- Remove and discard cotter pin and slotted nut from tie rod end stud. Using Tie Rod Remover (TOOL-3290-D) and Adapter (T81P-3504-W), separate tie rod end from steering knuckle. DO NOT damage tie rod end seal.
- Remove and discard control arm ball joint nut. Compress front coil spring until lower ball joint clears lower control arm. Without using hammer, separate ball joint from lower control arm. DO NOT damage lower ball joint seal. Remove control arm front and rear mounting nuts and bolt. Remove control arm.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.