OEM Mercury Sable Spindle

Mercury Sable Spindle Parts and Q&A

• Spindle, Rear Passenger Side
  3F1Z-4A013-AA
  Q: How to Ensure Proper Spindle Maintenance on a Four-Door Mercury Sable?

  A:

  A four-door vehicle spindle repair and service begins with removing either the hub cap or wheel cover. Use a measuring tool to determine the hub to fender lip measurement while the vehicle stands on a flat position. Start the spindle service by removing the Wheel Hub and bearing and then unplugging the brake hose with a bolt. Additionally if your vehicle has this equipment you must disconnect the rear brake anti-lock sensor using its bolt. Use mechanic's wire to stabilize the Brake Backing Plate so it avoids damage to the brake hose. To remove the rear wheel spindle users must start by discarding the bolts, nut, flag bolts. Users should next remove the nut and washer then proceed to remove the bushing. Users can take out the rear wheel spindle utilizing a large screwdriver for assistance during the removal process. Install the new wheel spindle before fitting a new pinch bolt which should remain untightened at this stage. Install the bushing and washer with their cupped sides facing away from the space before fitting the new nut to the assembly while keeping it untightened. Install new flag bolts as well as washers and nuts onto the lower Control Arms but preserve loose tension on these components. When the suspension reaches the initial measurement level with the jack stand use this opportunity to tightly fasten all nuts and the bolt. Lower the suspension and safely take off the jack stand. After installing a new gasket you must place the rear backing plate before tightening new bolts on it. Look for any debris in the ABS Sensor mounting hole before installing both the brake anti-lock sensor and its bolt. Installation of the wheel hub requires completing a wheel alignment check to perform adjustments according to requirement.
• Spindle, Rear Driver Side
  3F1Z-4A013-AB
  Q: How to service and repair the spindle on a four-door on Mercury Sable?

  A:

  Service or repair operations on the spindle of four-door automobiles need to start by taking off the hub cap or wheel cover first. Use a measuring tool to determine hub center distance to the fender lip the vehicle rests on level ground to get accurate curb height measurement. Proceed by detaching the Wheel Hub and bearing while you remove the brake hose bolt then separate the rear brake anti-lock sensor if present through its bolt removal. The brake hose requires support from mechanic's wire to stop it from getting damaged. You need to throw away all screws together with nuts and flag bolts before removing the spindle's nut and washer and bushing and pinch bolt. In case assistance is needed use a large screwdriver during this step. You must first place the new wheel spindle correctly before installing a new pinch bolt that will stay untightened for now. Place the curved side of the washer facing the opposite direction from the bushing before you place the tension strut into position while mounting the components with the bushing and washer and new nut but avoid tightening the fasteners. Then install new flag bolts accompanied by washers and nuts while keeping the nuts loose. When the suspension reaches the desired height using the jack stand position the center of the hub until it equals the previous curb height measurement then tighten all nuts and the pinch bolt. You should first install the new gasket then lower the suspension. After that, install the rear backing plate with new bolts. Check that the mounting hole of the ABS Sensor does not contain debris because it can cause false reading then set the brake anti-lock sensor in position and install its bolt. The last step includes wheel hub installation followed by wheel alignment verification while making needed adjustments.