1990-2005 Mercury Sable Harmonic Balancer 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:2 hours

Torque Values (9 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	18	13	—
⚠️ Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	180	133	Often TTY - check spec, may require impact \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	21	16	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	22	16	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Harmonic Balancer Bolt	180	133	Often TTY, may need impact \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—

The primary torque specification for harmonic balancer on a 1990-2005 Mercury Sable is 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).

There are 9 torque specifications for harmonic balancer on the 1990-2005 Mercury Sable 3.0L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.