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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S
Torque Specifications
1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Axle (Hub) Retaining Nut | 170-203 (230-275) |
| Brake Hose Bracket Screw | 11 (15) |
| Caliper Anchor Bolts | 65-87 (88-118) |
| Control Arm Pivot Bolt (Front) | 57-75 (77-103) |
| Control Arm Pivot Bolt (Rear) | 72-97 (98-132) |
| Link Assembly-To-Stabilizer Bar Nut | 35-46 (47-63) |
| Link Assembly-To-Strut Nut | 57-75 (77-103) |
| Lower Ball Joint Nut | 50-67 (68-92) |
| Stabilizer "U" Bracket-To-Subframe Bolt | 22-29 (30-40) |
| Strut Shaft-To-Top Mount Nut | 39-53 (53-72) |
| Strut Top Mount-To-Strut Tower Nut | 22-29 (30-40) |
| Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt | 72-97 (98-132) |
| Subframe-To-Steering Gear | 85-99 (115-135) |
| Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle Nut | 35-46 (47-63) |
| Transaxle Mount-To-Subframe Through Bolts | 64-88 (87-119) |
| Transaxle Mount-To-Transaxle Support Nut | 57-75 (77-103) |
| Transaxle Support-To-Transaxle Nuts | 40-53 (54-72) |
| Wheel Hub Retaining Bolts | 61-78 (83-107) |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 85-104 (115-142) |
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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.