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1990 MERCURY COUGAR

3.8L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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electrical

Starter Torque Specs

for 1990 Mercury Cougar 3.8L V6 · FWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Battery Cable Nut
Critical
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Ground Bolt
Critical
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Heat Shield Bolts
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
Starter Mounting Bolts
Critical
Long bolt may need extension
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Starter Solenoid Nut
Critical
For B+ cable
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Terminal Bolts
Critical
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
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