Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
7. Install LH stabilizer bar link.
8. Lower hoist until rear sub-frame contacts body.
9. Install rear sub-frame retaining bolts. Tighten to 135-195 Nm (100-143 ft. lbs.).
10. Install power rack and pinion steering gear-to-sub-frame nuts and tighten to 97-132 Nm (72-97 ft. lbs.).
11. Install exhaust system flex tube to dual converter Y pipe. Connect oxygen sensor wiring harness.
12. Install tire and wheel assemblies. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
13. Remove jackstands and lower vehicle.
14. From inside vehicle, push steering column tube boot end out of vehicle and install over steering gear housing.
15. Install steering column intermediate shaft coupling to power rack and pinion steering gear. Tighten bolt to 41-51 Nm (31-37 ft. lbs.).
16. Install inner steering column tube boot to cowl panel.
17. Install steering column intermediate shaft coupling to steering column lower yoke.
18. Fill power steering system with Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford
MERCON specification.
19. Reconnect battery ground cable.
20. Fill power steering system.
21. Check system for leaks and proper operation.
22. Adjust toe setting.
