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- 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
- 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1998 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. Fluid spilling from boot center hole, or wetness around wheel cylinder ends indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. A small amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as lubr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description -> Dual Piston Calipers -> Single Piston Calipers
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Single Piston Calipers
The caliper assembly consists of a pin sliding caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Figs. through . 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 i...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Bendix Diaphragm Types -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Type -> Brakes Grab -> Erratic Booster Operation, Binding, Grabbing Or Sticking -> Hard Pedal Or No Assist -> No Or Slow Release -> No Power Assist
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".
Complaints about power brake operation should be handled as if two separate systems exist. Inspect for faults in the hydraulic system first. If it is satisfactory, start inspecting the power brake circuit. For a quick inspection of proper power unit operation, press the brake pedal firmly and then start the engine. The pedal should fall away slightly and less pressure should be needed to maintain the pedal in any position.
Another inspection begins with installation of a suitable pressure gauge in the brake hydr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Disassemble -> Escort, Probe, Tracer & ZX2 -> Inspection -> Installation -> Overhaul -> Removal -> Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Replace
Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang
Removal
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
- Remove retaining clip, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever arm.
- Using open end wrench to hold slider pin in position, remove pinch bolts, Fig. .
- Lift caliper assembly from anchor plate, then remove slider pins and boots.
Installation
- Apply suitable silicone dielectric compound to slider pins and inside of boots.
- Place slider pins and boots on anchor plate, then position ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Removal
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove drum retainer push nuts, then slide drum off hub, Fig. .
- If drum is stuck to hub, use suitable hammer to lightly tap on face of drum in flange mounting area to release.
- If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by holding adjustment lever off star wheel, then loosen star wheel, Fig. .
- Remove hub nut cover and discard.
- Remove hub nut and discard, then slide hub and one-piece bearing assembly off spindle.
- Install suitable wheel cylinder piston retainer tool.
- Using suitable tool...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> 1997-98 -> Aspire -> Contour & Mystique -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Except Aspire, Contour, Escort, Mystique, Probe, Tracer, ZX2 & 1997-98 Mustang Cobra, -> Inspection -> Installation -> Mustang Cobra -> Probe -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake hydraulic system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.
Except Aspire, Contour, Escort, Mystique, Probe, Tracer, ZX2 & 1997-98 Mustang Cobra,
Removal
- Remove brake fluid until reservoir is half full.
- On Town Car and 1997-98 Continental, turn air suspension service switch (if equipped) to Off.
- On all models, raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove two calip...
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