Cruise Control Servo: Service and Repair

2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery.







2. Disconnect the speed control actuator electrical connector.
- Press the connector tab.
- Disconnect the connector.







3. Release the speed control cable cap.
1 Press the speed control cable cap retaining tab.
2 Rotate the speed control cable cap counterclockwise and pull the cable cap away from the actuator housing.







4. Disconnect the speed control cable.
1 Press the spring retainer.
2 Slide the core wire end out of the speed control actuator pulley and disconnect the speed control actuator cable.







5. Remove the speed control actuator.
1 Remove the nuts.
2 Remove the speed control actuator.







6. Remove the bracket from the speed control actuator.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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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.