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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRREARSEDANTOE, REAR
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Toe, Rear
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Toe, Rear
1. Place vehicle on alignment rack.
2. Reset rear toe to nominal specification of +0.06 degrees (+0.031 inch) toe-in for each individual wheel.
a. Loosen lower arm pivot nut approximately one turn.
b. Adjust camber to achieve toe setting by rotating cam head.
c. Hold cam bolt head in position with a back-up wrench and tighten inner pivot nut to 68 - 92 Nm (50 - 67 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Use care when tightening so as not to disturb cam/alignment setting.
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2. Reset rear toe to nominal specification of +0.06 degrees (+0.031 inch) toe-in for each individual wheel.
a. Loosen lower arm pivot nut approximately one turn.
b. Adjust camber to achieve toe setting by rotating cam head.
c. Hold cam bolt head in position with a back-up wrench and tighten inner pivot nut to 68 - 92 Nm (50 - 67 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Use care when tightening so as not to disturb cam/alignment setting.
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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.