1990-2005 Mercury Sable Power Steering Pump Torque Specs

3.0L V6

Applies to 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 Mercury Sable

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (12 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Coupling Bolt	35	26	—
⚠️ Power Steering Line Fittings	30	22	Use new O-rings \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Power Steering Pump Bolts	25	18	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Pressure Line Fitting	36	26	New O-ring
⚠️ Pump Mounting Bolts	28	21	—
⚠️ Rack Bolts	107	79	—
⚠️ Rack Mounting Bolts	107	79	—
⚠️ Return Line Clamp	4	3	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Serpentine Belt Tensioner	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Tie Rod End Nut	57	42	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Tie Rod Nut	57	42	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	142	105	—

The primary torque specification for power steering pump on a 1990-2005 Mercury Sable is 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

There are 12 torque specifications for power steering pump on the 1990-2005 Mercury Sable 3.0L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.