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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2004SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF SUBASSEMBLIESSUN AND SHELL ASSEMBLY - ASSEMBLY
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Sun and Shell Assembly - Assembly
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Sun and Shell Assembly - Assembly
Sun and Shell Assembly - Assembly
Special Tool(s)
Assembly
1. Install the direct one-way clutch assembly
1 Install the No.7 thrust washer.
2 Install the direct one-way clutch assembly.
2. NOTE: Lightly coat the O-rings with petroleum jelly.
Install new O-rings.
3. Install the forward clutch assembly.
4. NOTE: The spring retainer assembly contains both oval and circular holes. Make sure that the washer tabs lock into the oval holes.
Install the No. 6 rear clutch sun gear thrust washer.
5. Install the overdrive drum.
6. NOTE: The lip on the bearing goes over the hub.
Using petroleum jelly to hold the parts in place, install the No. 10 thrust bearing.
7. Install the rear clutch hub and the No. 10 thrust bearing.
8. NOTE: The lip on the bearing goes down over the hub.
Install the No. 11 thrust bearing.
9. Install the front sun shell.
Special Tool(s)
Assembly
1. Install the direct one-way clutch assembly
1 Install the No.7 thrust washer.
2 Install the direct one-way clutch assembly.
2. NOTE: Lightly coat the O-rings with petroleum jelly.
Install new O-rings.
3. Install the forward clutch assembly.
4. NOTE: The spring retainer assembly contains both oval and circular holes. Make sure that the washer tabs lock into the oval holes.
Install the No. 6 rear clutch sun gear thrust washer.
5. Install the overdrive drum.
6. NOTE: The lip on the bearing goes over the hub.
Using petroleum jelly to hold the parts in place, install the No. 10 thrust bearing.
7. Install the rear clutch hub and the No. 10 thrust bearing.
8. NOTE: The lip on the bearing goes down over the hub.
Install the No. 11 thrust bearing.
9. Install the front sun shell.
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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.