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Front Suspension: Specifications Mercury Sable V

Suspension Front 3 illustrations ~147 words

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Lower arm forward bolt185
Lower arm rearward nuts99
Lower ball joint nut150
Stabilizer bar bracket bolts55
Stabilizer bar link nuts55
Steering gear nuts and bolts117
Strut rod nut130
Strut-to-wheel knuckle nut175
Subframe bracket bolts55
Subframe forward bolts200
Subframe rearward bolts175
Tie-rod end nut115
Upper catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold bolts40
Upper strut mount nuts35
Wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts110
Wheel hub nut350
Wheel speed sensor bolt8

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The front suspension consists of the following components

  1. Wheel bearing and wheel hubs
  2. Wheel studs
  3. Lower arms
  4. Stabilizer bar
  5. Stabilizer bar links
  6. Struts
  7. Springs
  8. Wheel knuckles

The front suspension utilizes a MacPherson strut system.

This suspension system incorporates a strut assembly that takes the place of the upper arm and ball joint. The strut carries out the function of a shock absorber and is encompassed by a coil spring. The strut and spring assembly supports the weight of the vehicle and is also the pivot point for the steering knuckle. This system uses a lower control arm and ball joint for the lower (unloaded) pivot point of the steering knuckle.

Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Front Suspension - Exploded View
ItemPart NumberDescription
1W705967Wheel hub nut
22C300Wheel bearing and wheel hub
31107Wheel stud (5 required) (also part of 1104)
43K171 LH/ 3K170 RHWheel knuckle
5W710015Tie-rod end nut
6W714331Wheel bearing and wheel hub bolt (4 required)
7W710015Strut-to-wheel knuckle nut
8W710396Strut-to-wheel knuckle flag bolt
93051 LH/ 3042 RHLower control arm
10W710015Lower ball joint nut
11W710174Lower arm forward bolt
12W520515Lower arm rearward nuts (2 required)
13W708848Lower arm rearward bolt (2 required)
143C339 LH/ 3C403 RHLower arm rearward bushing

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
ItemPart NumberDescription
1W713760Stabilizer bar link upper nut
25B420Strut and spring assembly
3W710015Strut-to-wheel knuckle nut
4W704790Strut upper mount nut (4 required)
5W710396Strut-to-wheel knuckle flag bolt
63B439 LH/ 3B438 RHStabilizer bar link

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
ItemPart NumberDescription
1W713692Stabilizer bar bracket bolts (4 required)
2W520213Stabilizer bar link lower nut (2 required)
3W520213Stabilizer bar link upper nut (2 required)
45482Stabilizer bar assembly
53B439 LH/ 3B438 RHStabilizer bar link (2 required)
  1. For additional information, refer to the procedures in this article.

See also:
JACKING AND LIFTING