Steering Column

2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Steering Column
Brake shift interlock solenoid bolts 80 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Ignition switch bolts 54 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Instrument panel opening cover support bolts 11 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Lock cylinder housing screws 17 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Shift tube bolts 80 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Steering column lower bearing retainer bolts 80 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Steering column nuts 11 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Steering column shaft bolts 38 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Transmission selector lever arm and support bolts 11 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Instrument panel opening cover bolts 11 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Steering wheel pinion shaft 13 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Steering column finish panel screws 62 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Steering column coupler bolts 18 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Ignition switch screws 62 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Ignition switch electrical connector bolt 9 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement bolts 11 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Lower instrument panel steering column cover 80 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Multifunction switch screws 27 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb)
Intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt 30 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
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