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Common Specifications & Procedures

(TAURUS) COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS .
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM article.
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 258 Ft. Lbs (350 N.m)
Rear (AWD vehicles) 258 Ft. Lbs (350 N.m)
Battery SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc Brakes w/Torque
Front SPECIFICATIONS
Rear SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator w/Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT TENSIONER
Belt Routing ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 14 psi (96 kPa)
Thermostat R & I THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I COOLANT PUMP
Engine Mechanical
3.5L
Compression COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure (minimum @ 1, 500 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature) 207 kPa (30 psi)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L article.
3.5L GTDI
Compression COMPRESSION TEST
Minimum 30 psi @ 1, 500 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature 207 kPa (30 psi)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L GTDI article.
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque 59 Ft. Lbs. (80 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Located in fuel tank as part of the fuel pump module.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL PUMP MODULE
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification FUEL PRESSURE -- CARS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Coil (Cylinder Identification) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
3.5L (AYFS-22FM)
Gap 0.051-0.057 In. (1.29-1.45 mm)
Torque 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
3.5L GTDI (CYFS-12F-3)
Gap 0.81-0.97 mm (0.032-0.038 in)
Torque 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter SPECIFICATIONS
Torque See Torque Specifications in Text and applicable graphics in STARTING SYSTEM article.
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m)