Right Side Engine Mount - Fluid Leak or Loose Bolt
Article No.94-12-6
06/15/94
^ ENGINE - 3.0L NON SHO-RIGHT HAND FRONT (NO. 2) ENGINE MOUNT-TO-A/C BRACKET BOLT LOOSE OR MISSING
^ ENGINE - 3.0L NON SHO-RIGHT SIDE (NO. 2 AND/OR NO. 3) ENGINE MOUNT(S) LEAK FLUID
FORD:
1991-93 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-93 SABLE
ISSUE:
A "clunking" noise may be heard when accelerating. This noise may be caused by a loose or missing No. 2 (right front) engine mount upper attaching bolt.
ACTION:
Replace the No. 2 (right front) and No. 3 (right rear) engine mounts. A new improved design upper attachment bolt must be used to secure the No. 2 engine mount (note special procedure for tightening this fastener). Refer to the following procedure and to the appropriate Taurus/Sable Service Manual for service details.
1. For complaints of "clunking" noise coming from the engine compartment:
a. Inspect for loose or missing right front (No. 2) engine mount upper attaching bolt (to A/C bracket).
b. Inspect right front (No. 2) engine mount rubber section for tears and fluid leak-out.
c. Inspect right rear (No. 3) engine mount rubber section for tears and fluid leak-out.
2. For any of the three noted concerns, replace the right front and right rear engine mounts and the right front upper attachment bolt.
a. Refer to the appropriate Taurus/Sable Service Manual, Section 02-03 for engine mount removal and installation procedures.
b. A new bolt (F3DZ-6047-A) MUST be used to attach the right front engine mount upper bracket to the A/C bracket, Figure 1.
c. Tighten the new bolt/washer assembly to 115 lb.ft. (156 N-m), using a non-ratcheting torque wrench.
NOTE:
BECAUSE OF THE "STEPPED" DESIGN OF THE NEW BOLT, TORQUE WILL RISE IN A "STEPPING" PATTERN, FIGURE 2. INCREASE TORQUE TO 115 LB.FT. (156 N-m), AND STOP. IF TORQUE THEN FALLS OFF DUE TO THE BOLT RECEDING INTO A STEP, TIGHTEN UNTIL 115 LB.FT. (156 N-m) TORQUE IS ACHIEVED, BEING CAREFUL THAT THE TORQUE FALL-OFF CONDITION DOES NOT RECUR. IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO SLIGHTLY EXCEED SPECIFIED TORQUE IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE CORRECT CLAMP LOADING AFTER TIGHTENING FORCE IS RELEASED.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992 And 1993 Models, Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Models
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
941206A Remove And Replace Both 0.7 Hr.
Front Engine Supports
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6DO89 01
OASIS CODES: 497000, 499000, 702000