Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
CLAIMS PREPARATIONS
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Use Form 1863.
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Enter using DWE (or mail).
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Use code information shown below:
Program Code
- 92M77
Causal Basic Part Number
- 6038
Condition Code
- 01
Labor Operation
- SEE ATTACHMENT II
Customer Concern Code
- N99
Technical Information - Attachment III
92M77 PROGRAM
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 92M77
3.8L FRONT WHEEL DRIVE - ENGINE MOUNTS
REMOVE AND INSTALL NEW RIGHT SIDE HYDRAULIC ENGINE MOUNTS
(ONE RIGHT FRONT AND ONE RIGHT REAR)
AIR SUSPENSION PRECAUTION - 1988-1991 CONTINENTAL - SHUT OFF AIR SUSPENSION
CONTROL LOCATED IN TRUNK BEFORE RAISING CAR ON HOIST.
ALL AFFECTED CARS - "HELPFUL HINTS" WHEN CHANGING ENGINE MOUNTS
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Do not loosen or remove transaxle mounts.
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Only raise engine's right side enough to remove mounts (about 25 mm or 1 inch).
CHECK COOLING LINES, A/C LINES AND COMPRESSOR FOR CLEARANCE AROUND RADIATOR FINS, ETC. WHEN RAISING AND
LOWERING ENGINE.
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For 1988/89/90 cars only (not necessary for 1991 cars)
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loosen (do not remove) two upper and two lower A/C compressor mounting bolts.
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remove A/C drive belt.
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slide A/C compressor forward on the four loose bolts.
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To remove front mount upper nut - slip a long extension with an 18 mm medium length swivel socket between the rear edge of the A/C compressor
and the bracket, to reach the nut.
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When removing engine mount and heat shield, remove mount from subframe end first.
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Torque upper retaining nuts to 54-75 N-m (40-55 lb.ft.)
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Torque lower retaining nuts to 72-105 N-m (55-75 lb.ft)
DURING INSTALLATION, HOLD LOWER CAN ON MOUNT TO PREVENT TWISTING WHEN LOWER NUT IS TIGHTENED
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For 1988/89/90 cars only - Torque A/C compressor bolts to 40-55 N-m (30-40 lb.ft.).
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TURN ON AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL IN TRUNK - CONTINENTAL ONLY.
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Start engine and check operation.
Owner Letter
Serial Number 1FMCA11S6XYZ12345
XXXX, 1992
Mr. John Sample
123 Main Street
