1990-2005 Mercury Sable Air Spring/Air Bag 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 (8 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	92	68	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	28	21	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	121	89	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	64	47	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	142	105	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for air spring/air bag on a 1990-2005 Mercury Sable is 92 Nm (68 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

There are 8 torque specifications for air spring/air bag on the 1990-2005 Mercury Sable 3.0L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.