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We have info for following modifications of 1990 Mercury Sable
- 1990 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
- 1990 Mercury Sable 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Type 5 -> BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS -> PARKING BRAKE -> SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
SERVICE BRAKES
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment will be required after a brake repair. The initial adjustment is performed as follows:
- Determine inside diameter of brake drum surface using brake shoe gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A or equivalent. Adjust brake shoe diameter to fit gauge. Hold automatic adjusting lever out of engagement while rotatin...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Type 5 -> INSPECTION
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
- Inspect components for damage and unusual wear. Replace as necessary.
- Inspect wheel cylinders. Boots which are torn, cut or heat damaged indicate need for wheel cylinder replacement. Peel back lower edge of boot. If fluid spills out, cup leakage is indicated and wheel cylinder should be replaced.A small amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> OPERATION
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
The caliper assembly consists of a pin slider caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston,Figs. and . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the inside of the caliper piston. T...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
POWER BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> POWER BOOSTER REPLACEMENT -> 2.3L/4-140 Engine -> 3.8L/V6-232 & 5.0L/V8-302 Engines -> 5.0L/V8-302 Engine -> CAPRI, PROBE, 1991 ESCORT & TRACER -> COUGAR & THUNDERBIRD -> CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TEMPO, TOPAZ & 1989-90 ESCORT -> FESTIVA & 1989 TRACER -> Installation -> MUSTANG -> Removal -> SABLE & TAURUS -> TOWN CAR -> XR4Ti
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TEMPO, TOPAZ & 1989-90 ESCORT
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect master cylinder from booster and position aside.It is not necessary to disconnect brake lines, but care should be taken to avoid twisting or kinking lines.
- Disconnect manifold vacuum hose from booster check valve.
- Working under instrument panel, disconnect stop lamp switch electrical connector under instrument panel.
- Remove stop lamp switch retaining pin. Slide switch off brake pedal pin enough so outer plate of switch clears the pin, then remove switch from pin.
- Remove b...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> FLUSHING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Whenever new brake components are installed in the hydraulic system, it is recommended that the entire hydraulic system be thoroughly flushed with clean brake fluid.
It may sometime become necessary to flush out the system due to the presence of mineral oil, kerosene, gasoline, etc., which will cause swelling of rubber piston cups and valves so they become inoperative. The procedure is as follows:
Flushing is ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1990 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Front Disc Brakes -> CALIPER OVERHAUL -> ASSEMBLY -> Capri, Tracer & 1991 Escort -> DISASSEMBLY -> Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort -> Festiva -> INSPECTION -> Probe -> Scorpio & XR4Ti
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
DISASSEMBLY
Except Capri, Festiva, Tracer, Scorpio, XR4Ti, Probe & 1991 Escort
- Remove caliper assembly from vehicle as described under "Caliper, Replace."
- Position fiber block and shop towels between caliper piston and caliper housing, then apply compressed air to caliper brake line fitting bore to force piston from caliper.
- Remove dust boot from caliper assembly,Figs. and .
- Remove piston seal from cylinder and discard.
Festiva
- Remove brake pads and caliper as outlined previously.
- Remove bleeder screw, drain remaining fluid from caliper, then reinstall screw.
- Remove dust boot retaining r...
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