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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Torque Specifications
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Cylinder Head Camshaft Journal Cap Bolts: 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch. lbs.)
Cylinder Head Bolts:
Install new torque-to-yield cylinder head retaining bolts and tighten in sequence, as follows:
- Tighten bolts to 37-43 Nm (28-31 ft. lbs.).
- Rotate bolts 85-95 degrees.
- Loosen bolts a minimum of one full turn.
- Tighten bolts to 37-43 Nm (28-31 ft. lbs.).
- Rotate bolts 85-95 degrees.
- Rotate bolts an additional 85-95 degrees.
CAUTION: Cylinder head retaining bolts must be replaced with new bolts. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused or damage to engine may occur.
Cylinder Head Camshaft Journal Cap Bolts: 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch. lbs.)
Cylinder Head Bolts:
Install new torque-to-yield cylinder head retaining bolts and tighten in sequence, as follows:
- Tighten bolts to 37-43 Nm (28-31 ft. lbs.).
- Rotate bolts 85-95 degrees.
- Loosen bolts a minimum of one full turn.
- Tighten bolts to 37-43 Nm (28-31 ft. lbs.).
- Rotate bolts 85-95 degrees.
- Rotate bolts an additional 85-95 degrees.
CAUTION: Cylinder head retaining bolts must be replaced with new bolts. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused or damage to engine may occur.
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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.