Torque Specifications: Sedan

1997 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 USECTION Sedan
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (SEDAN)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Front Strut Mounting Bracket Nut 22-30 (30-40)
Front Tie Rod Lock Nut 35-46 (47-63)
Rear Alignment Kit Cam Nut 40-55 (54-74)
Rear Control Arm-To-Spindle Nut 50-68 (68-92)
Rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolt 14-19 (19-26)
Rear Suspension Tension Strut-To-Spindle Nut 34-46 (46-63)
Upper Rear Suspension Arm-To-Body Bolt 72-97 (98-132)
RENDER: 1.0x

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