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Uni-Body System , Subframe System and Mounting System: Other Mercury Sable V

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 4 illustrations ~180 words

Subframe and Mounting Systems

The front subframe is bolted to the body and

  1. aids in structural support.
  2. provides the mounting surface for the steering gear, the front suspension lower arms and the stabilizer bar.
  3. front subframe bushings are serviceable.

The rear subframe is bolted to the body and

  1. aids in structural support.
  2. provides the mounting surface for the rear suspension upper control arms, rear suspension lower control arms and (if equipped) a mounting location for the rear differential.

For body dimension specifications, refer to BODY REPAIRS article.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Subframe - Front
ItemPart NumberDescription
1W520213Stabilizer bar brackets-to-front subframe bolts (4 required)
2W713000Power steering gear-to-front subframe bolts (2 required)
3W710015Lower ball joint nuts (2 required)
4W706674Lower roll restrictor bolt
55362-AA LH/ 5R364-AA RHFront subframe brackets
6W710999Front subframe bracket bolts (4 required)
7W712261Front subframe rear bolts (2 required)
8W710714Front subframe front bolts (2 required)
9W520214Power steering gear-to-front subframe nuts (2 required)
10W709474Power steering line routing bolts (3 required)
115N356Front subframe assembly

Subframe Bushings

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Front Subframe Bushing Remover/Installer 204-362

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Subframe Bushings

Subframe Bushings - Rear Differential, Rear

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Remover/Installer, Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (70 mm) 204-616 Remove/Installer, Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (65 mm) 204-618

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Subframe Bushings - Rear Differential, Rear
ItemPart NumberDescription
14B425Rear drive unit bushing - rear bushings
24B424Rear drive unit bushing - front bushings
3Rear subframe

Subframe Bushings - Rear Differential, Front

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Remover/Installer, Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (70 mm) 204-616 Remover/Installer, Rear Drive Unit (RDU) Bushing (60 mm) 204-618

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Subframe Bushings - Rear Differential, Front
ItemPart NumberDescription
150K67Rear drive unit bushing (2 required)
2Rear subframe