Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
3.
Maintain support during the torquing of the subframe-to-body bolts to 80 +/- 12 N.m (59 +/- 9 lb-ft) for Continental and 90 +/- 14 N.m (66 +/- 10
lb-ft) for Taurus and Sable.
CAUTION:
DO NOT TORQUE THE SUBFRAME BOLTS WITHOUT SUPPORTING THE REAR OF THE REAR SUBFRAME. BE SURE TO USE
THREADLOCK AND SEALER (EOAZ-19554-AA OR EQUIVALENT MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSK-M2G351-A5) ON ALL REAR
SUB FRAME BOLTS BEFORE REINSTALLING AND TORQUING. THE SUBFRAME MUST BE SUPPORTED DURING SERVICE USING
ROTUNDA HI-LIFT JACK (014-00950) AND ROTUNDA SUBFRAME REMOVAL KIT (014-00751).
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F7DZ-5400155-AA
Subframe Insulator
E0AZ-119554-AA
Threadlock And Sealer
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
970203A
Replace Subframe
0.4 Hr.
Insulators - Taurus/Sable
970203B
Replace Subframe
0.5 Hr.
Insulators - Continental
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
5C148
56
OASIS CODES: 111000, 305000, 702000, 702100, 702300
Technical Service Bulletin # 97-23-1
Date: 971110
Front Suspension - Popping/Clunking/Thumping
Article No.
97-23-1
11/10/97
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SUSPENSION - DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION
PROCEDURE FOR FRONT SUSPENSION
NOISE(S) - SERVICE TIP
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NOISE - "POPPING, CLUNKING, THUMPING,
CREAKING, SQUEAKING, OR RATTLING" -
DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR
FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE(S) - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1996-98 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996-98 SABLE
ISSUE:
A comprehensive front suspension noise diagnostic and inspection procedure has been developed to aid technicians. The noise could be identified as any
of the following: "clunking, popping, thumping, rattling, squeaking, or creaking."
ACTION:
Refer to the following Diagnostic and Inspection Procedure for details.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 96-13-1, 96-25-15, 96-3-3, 97-2-3, 97-2-5