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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON PIN, ENGINE
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Piston Pin, Engine
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Piston Pin, Engine
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Piston Pin
Length 60.51-60.08 mm (2.382-2.365 in)
Diameter 21.011-21.013 mm (0.0013 in)
Pin to Piston Clearance -0.005 to +0.001 mm (0.0001-0.00003 in)
Pin to Rod Clearance
Standard 0.004-0.020 mm (0.0001-0.0007 in)
Service Limit 0.035 mm (0.0013 in)
Piston Pin
Length 60.51-60.08 mm (2.382-2.365 in)
Diameter 21.011-21.013 mm (0.0013 in)
Pin to Piston Clearance -0.005 to +0.001 mm (0.0001-0.00003 in)
Pin to Rod Clearance
Standard 0.004-0.020 mm (0.0001-0.0007 in)
Service Limit 0.035 mm (0.0013 in)
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.