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Engine - 3.0L V6 - VIN [S]: Specifications Mercury Sable III

Mechanical

Crankcase Capacity

Dry crankcase capacity with oil filter is 5.5 qts. (5.2L). Refill with oil filter is 4.5 qts. (4.3L).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bolt15-22 (20-30)
A/C Compressor Mount Bolts
Step 118 (24)
Step 2Additional 90 Degrees
Alternator Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Alternator Mounting Bracket Bolts15-22 (20-30)
Camshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer Bolts(1)
Clutch Release Cylinder Nut7-14 (10-19)
Connecting Rod Bolt
Step 129-33 (39-45)
Step 2Additional 90-120 Degrees
Crankshaft Damper Bolt
Step 189 (121)
Step 2Loosen Bolt 360 Degrees
Step 335-39 (48-53)
Step 4Additional 85-95 Degrees
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (2)70-77 (95-105)
Crankshaft Pulley Bracket Nut15-22 (20-30)
Cylinder Head (3)
Step 127-32 (37-43)
Step 2Additional 85-95 Degrees
Step 3Loosen Bolt 360 Degrees
Step 427-32 (37-43)
Step 5Additional 85-95 Degrees
Step 6Additional 85-95 Degrees
Engine Mount Nuts
Step 1(4)
Step 2(5)
Step 352-70 (70-95)
Engine Mount Through Bolts75-102 (102-138)
Engine-To-Transaxle Bolts25-34 (34-46)
Exhaust Manifold Nut13-16 (18-22)
Flywheel Bolt54-64 (73-87)
Front Cover Bolts/Studs15-22 (20-30)
Fuel Rail Bolt(1)
Intake Manifold Bolt(1)
Oil Pan Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Oil Pump Bolt(1)
Shift Rod Bolt12-16 (16-22)
Spark Plug7-15 (10-20)
Stabilizer Bar Link Nut30-40 (41-54)
Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt18 (24)
Throttle Body Bolts/Studs(6)
Tie Rod Nut35-46 (47-62)
Timing Chain Guide Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Torque Converter Nut20-34 (27-46)
Water Pump Bolt15-22 (20-30)
Wheel Lug Nut85-105 (115-142)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt (7)71-106 (8-12)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt71-106 (8-12)
Valve Cover Bolt (8)71-106 (8-12)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt71-84 (8-10)
(1) Tighten bolt to 71-106 INCH Lbs. (8-12 N.m). (2) Bolt has left-hand threads. Tighten in counterclockwise motion. (3) Tighten bolts to specification, in reverse order of removal sequence. (4) Tighten bolt to 84 INCH lbs. (10 N.m) (5) Lower engine to load mount. (6) Tighten bolt/stud to 44-62 INCH. lbs. (5-7 N.m). (7) Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. (8) Tighten bolts to specification, in reverse order of loosening sequence.
(1)Tighten bolt to 71-106 INCH Lbs. (8-12 N.m).
(2)Bolt has left-hand threads. Tighten in counterclockwise motion.
(3)Tighten bolts to specification, in reverse order of removal sequence.
(4)Tighten bolt to 84 INCH lbs. (10 N.m)
(5)Lower engine to load mount.
(6)Tighten bolt/stud to 44-62 INCH. lbs. (5-7 N.m).
(7)Tighten bolts to specification in sequence.
(8)Tighten bolts to specification, in reverse order of loosening sequence.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement182 Cu. In. (3.0L)
Bore3.5" (89.0 mm)
Stroke3.13" (79.5 mm)
Compression RatioN/A
Fuel SystemSFI
HorsepowerN/A
Torque Ft. Lbs. @ RPMN/A

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN BEARINGS & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft End Play
Standard.004-.009 (.102-.229)
Service Limit(1)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter2.467-2.479 (62.662-62.966)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0012 (.03)
Journal Taper.0012 (.03)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0009-.0018 (.023-.046)
Service Limit.0019 (.048)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter1.967-1.968 (49.962-49.987)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0012 (.03)
Journal Taper.0012 (.03)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0011-.0025 (.028-.064)
Service Limit(1)
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information not available from manufacturer.

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CONNECTING RODS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Bore Diameter
Piston Pin Bore.827-.828 (21.006-21.031)
Crankpin Bore2.0872-2.0879 (53.015-53.033)
Maximum Bend.0014 Per .984 (.036 Per 25)
Side Play
Standard.0039-.0118 (.100-.300)
Service Limit.0137 (.348)

CONNECTING RODS

PISTONS, PISTON PINS & PISTON RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pistons
Clearance
Standard.0005-.0009 (.013-.023)
Service Limit
Diameter3.2436-3.2452 (82.390-82.430)
Pins
Diameter.8272-.8273 (21.011-21.013)
Piston Fit.0001-.0003 (.003-.008)
Rod Fit.0001-.0007 (.003-.018)
Rings
No. 1
End Gap.0039-.0098 (.100-.250)
Side Clearance
Standard.0015-.0029 (.038-.074)
Service Limit.0039 (.100)
No. 2
End Gap.0106-.0165 (.27-.42)
Side Clearance
Standard.0015-.0033 (.038-.084)
Service Limit.0039 (.100)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap.0059-.0255 (.15-.65)

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

CYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter3.2440-3.2452 (82.400-82.430)
Maximum Taper.0002 (.005)
Maximum Out-Of-Round.0007 (.018)
Maximum Deck Warpage(1)
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information not available from manufacturer.

CYLINDER BLOCK

ENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Intake Valves
Face Angle45.5°
Head Diameter1.38" (35 mm)
Minimum Margin.031" (.787 mm)
Minimum Refinish Length(1)
Stem Diameter.2352-.2360" (5.975-5.995 mm)
Exhaust Valves
Face Angle45.5°
Head Diameter1.18" (30 mm)
Minimum Margin.031" (.787 mm)
Minimum Refinish Length(1)
Stem Diameter.2342-.2350" (5.950-5.970 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length
Intake1.842" (46.8 mm)
Exhaust1.842" (46.8 mm)
Out-Of-Square1%
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information not available from manufacturer.

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Cylinder Head Height(1)
Maximum Warpage(1)
Manifold Surface(1)
Valve Seats Seat Angle44.75°
Valve Seat Width
Exhaust.055-.066" (1.40-1.68 mm)
Intake.043-.055" (1.10-1.40 mm)
Valve Guides
Intake Valve
Valve Guide I.D.(1)
Valve Guide Installed Height(1)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance
Standard.0007-.0027"(.018-.069 mm)
Service Limit(1)
Exhaust Valve
Valve Guide I.D.(1)
Valve Guide Installed Height(1)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance
Standard.0017-.0037" (.043-.094 mm)
Service Limit(1)
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information not available from manufacturer.

CYLINDER HEAD

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
End Play
Standard.0010-.0065 (.025-.165)
Service Limit.0074 (.190)
Journal Diameter
(All Journals)1.060-1.061 (26.924-26.949)
Journal Runout(1)
Lobe Lift
Intake & Exhaust
Standard.188 (4.78)
Service Limit.187 (4.75)
Oil Clearance (All Journals)
Standard.0010-.0030 (.025-.076)
Service Limit.0047 (.120)
(1) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)Information not available from manufacturer.

CAMSHAFT

VALVE TAPPETS SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Diameter.6294-.6300 (15.988-16.000)
Oil Clearance
Standard.0007-.0027 (.018-.069)
Service Limit.0006 (.015)

VALVE TAPPETS

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