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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Mercury Sable
- 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
- 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 1996 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 and render them inoperative.
Flushing is performed at ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Capri -> Escort & Tracer -> Except Capri, Escort, Sable, Taurus & Tracer -> Installation -> Master Cylinder -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
Except Capri, Escort, Sable, Taurus & Tracer
- On models equipped with ABS, depress brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in the system.
- On all models, disconnect brake lines from master cylinder, then all necessary electrical connectors.
- On models equipped with ABS, disconnect hydraulic control unit supply hose at master cylinder. Secure hose in a position to prevent brake fluid loss.
- On all models, remove nuts retaining master cylinder to brake booster.
- Remove master cylinder.
- Reverse procedure to install. After installation is complete, fill master cyli...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car
The parking brake system is a drum type design mounted in the hubs of the rear brake rotors.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove caliper as previously outlined, then the rotor assembly.
- Drain differential fluid from axle by removing cover.
- Remove lock bolt from differential pinion shaft, then shaft from differential.
- Push axle shaft inward to access and remove axle shaft C-lock.
- Remove ABS speed sensor, then axle shaft from axle housing.
- Disconnect brake cable from lever, then...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness -> Lateral Runout -> Thickness Variation -> Wheel Bearing Looseness
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Brake Roughness
Thickness Variation
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To inspect for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness meas...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brakes
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Service Brakes
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment will be required after a brake repair. This 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 rotating adjustin...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Disassemble
- Clean outside of master cylinder thoroughly. Drain brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Remove stop bolt and pressure control valves, if equipped.
- Using a screwdriver, carefully pry up on reservoir and remove it from master cylinder body.
- Remove fluid control valve, if equipped.
- Depress primary piston and remove snap ring from retaining groove at open end of bore.
- Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies from master cylinder. If secondary piston does not come out, apply air pressure to secondary outlet port to remove.
Inspection
When disassembled...
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