2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Cylinder Head Assembly

ENGINE GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Factory service manual diagram



Factory service manual diagram



Factory service manual diagram



Factory service manual diagram



Factory service manual diagram




Footnotes:
a Cylinder Bore Diameter
Grade 1: 89.000-89.010 mm (3.50393-3.504323 inch)
Grade 2: 89.010-89.020 mm (3.504323-3.504717 inch)
Grade 3: 89.020-82.030 mm (3.504717-3.50511 inch)

b 0.250 mm Undersize-add 0.125 mm to standard or grade 2 thickness.

d Measured at 50 mm (1.9685 inch) from outer perimeter top of piston to the pin axis.

c Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of a 203 mm bar, 101.5 mm on each side of rod centerline.

e Specification 82.4 mm (3.2441 inch) diameter gauge.

f With filter change.

g Newly installed refers to the condition of the "new" drive belt before the engine has made no more than one rotation and before the drive belt has had a change to stretch or seat into the pulley grooves.

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

LH Cylinder Head

Factory service manual diagram




Note: The cylinder head bolts must be replaced with new bolts. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.

Position the LH cylinder head, gasket and install the bolts in the sequence shown in six stages.
- Tighten the bolts in six stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten bolts 90 degrees.
- Stage 3: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Stage 6: Tighten 90 degrees.

RH Cylinder Head

Factory service manual diagram




Note: The cylinder head bolts must be replaced with new bolts. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.

Position the RH cylinder head, gasket and install the bolts in the sequence shown in six stages.
- Tighten the bolts in six stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten bolts 90 degrees.
- Stage 3: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 4: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 5: Tighten 90 degrees.
- Stage 6: Tighten 90 degrees.



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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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