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- 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
- 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> 1997 -> 1998 -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Parking Brake Linings, Replace
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car
1997
The parking brake system is a drum type design mounted in the hubs of the rear brake rotors.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove caliper as previously outlined, then the rotor assembly.
- Drain differential fluid from axle by removing cover.
- Remove lock bolt from differential pinion shaft, then shaft from differential.
- Push axle shaft inward to access and remove axle shaft C-lock.
- Remove ABS speed sensor, then axle shaft from axle housing.
- Disconnect brake cable from lever, ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.
Do not reuse brake fluid drained from the hydraulic system when bleeding the brakes. Ensure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated.
Do not shake the pressure bleeder tank while air is being added or after it has been pressurized. This will prevent air from the tank getting into the lines. Do not move the tank during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one third full.
On models equipped with power brakes, exhaust the...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1997 -> 1997-98 w/Hydro-Boost System -> 1997-98 w/Vacuum Type System -> 1998 -> Aspire -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Probe, Tracer & ZX2 -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Overhaul -> Power Booster, Replace -> Sable & Taurus -> Thunderbird & 1997 Cougar
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
On Vehicles Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes Refer To "Anti-Lock Brakes".
Power Booster, Replace
Aspire
Pump brake pedal several times to exhaust any vacuum in the booster.
- Remove master cylinder as described in the "Hydraulic Brake Systems".
- Disconnect vacuum hose from power brake unit.
- From under instrument panel, remove brake pedal clevis pin, then detach pushrod from brake pedal.
- Remove power brake unit attaching nuts, then remove power brake unit.
- Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
- Ensure proper clearance between pushrod and master cylinder exists as described und...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 1997-98 Mustang Cobra -> Aspire -> Assemble -> Contour & Mystique -> Disassemble -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Except Aspire, Contour, Escort, Mystique, Probe, Tracer, ZX2 & 1997-98 Mustang Cobra -> Except Aspire, Escort, Probe, Tracer, ZX2 & 1997-98 Mustang Cobra -> Inspection -> Overhaul -> Probe -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Replacement
On models with anti-lock brakes, the brake booster system must be depressurized before disconnecting any hydraulic lines or fittings. Depressurize the system by pumping the brake pedal a minimum of 25 times with the ignition in the Off position.
Except Aspire, Contour, Escort, Mystique, Probe, Tracer, ZX2 & 1997-98 Mustang Cobra
Before removing calipers, mark lefthand and righthand calipers so they can be installed in the same position.
- On Town Car and Continental, turn air suspension service switch off if equipped.
- On all models, raise and support front of vehicle, then ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic brake systems. Ensure all dirt and contaminants are removed from master cylinder area prior to removing reservoir cap.
To prevent air from the pressure tank getting into the lines, do not shake the tank while air is being added to the tank or after it has been pressurized. Set the tank in the required location, bring the air hose to the tank, and do not move it during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one-third full.
On vehicles equipped with disc brakes and master cylinders without proportioners or press...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Sable AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Sable cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Type 3 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Sable 3.0 V6 GAS
Removal
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove drum retainer push nuts, then slide drum off hub, Fig. .
- If drum is stuck to hub, use suitable hammer to lightly tap on face of drum in flange mounting area to release.
- If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by holding adjustment lever off star wheel, then loosen star wheel, Fig. .
- Remove hub nut cover and discard.
- Remove hub nut and discard, then slide hub and one-piece bearing assembly off spindle.
- Install suitable wheel cylinder piston retainer tool.
- Using suitable tool...
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