Sable V6-182 3.0L (1986)
Constant Velocity Joint Boot: Technical Service Bulletins
Inboard C.V. Joint - Revised Grease Fill Requirement
Article No. 86-8-11
DRIVESHAFT -REVISED INBOARD C.V. JOINT GREASE FILL REQUIREMENT - SHOP MANUAL REVISION
FORD 1986 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1986 SABLE
Figure 14
The grease fill requirement for tripod inboard C.V. joints of the conventional boot design has been increased from 17O grams to 250 grams. The
conventional design can be identified by the crimped metal can boot mounting surface. Refer to Figure 14.
Fill the C.V.joint outer race with 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of grease and also fill the boot with 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of grease. Use Ford
High-Temperature Constant Velocity Joint Grease, E43Z-19590-A or equivalent.
Figure 15
The tri-lobe boot design inboard C.V. joint, which does not use a crimped metal can, remains at 170 grams (6.0 ounces). Refer to Figure 15.
The above information should be retained in the 1986 Taurus/Sable Shop Manual, Section 15-22, Page 19, for future reference.
PART NUMER
PART NAME
CLASS
E43Z-19590-A
Joint Grease
B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
