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Common Specifications & Procedures

MUSTANG COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service Specifications
Torque Refer to appropriate component in Removal And Installation
Battery Specifications
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence LHD: RR, LR, RF, LF
RHD: LR, RR, LF, RF
Brake System Pressure Bleeding
Disc Brakes w/Torque
Front Refer to appropriate component in Removal And Installation
Rear Refer to appropriate component in Removal And Installation
Charging
Generator w/Torque
2.3L EcoBoost Generator Bolt and Nut: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
5.0L Ti-VCT Generator Bolt and Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Generator Bolt and Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.3L EcoBoost Accessory Drive Belt
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Accessory Drive Belt
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Accessory Drive Belt
Belt Routing
2.3L EcoBoost Accessory Drive - Component Location
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Accessory Drive - Component Location
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Accessory Drive - Component Location
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
2.3L EcoBoost Specifications
5.0L Ti-VCT 32V/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 Specifications
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Specifications
Radiator Cap Pressure 21.0 psi (145 kPa)
Thermostat R & I
2.3L EcoBoost Thermostat Housing .
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) Thermostat
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Thermostat
Water Pump R & I
2.3L EcoBoost Coolant Pump
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) Coolant Pump
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Coolant Pump
Engine Mechanical
2.3L EcoBoost
Compression Specifications
Oil pressure (hot @ 2, 000 rpm) 29-60psi (200-414kPa)
Overhaul Specifications
Torque Refer to appropriate component in Removal And Installation
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS)
Compression Specifications
Oil pressure @ idle with engine at normal operating temperature
Oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature		 10-15 psi (69-103 kPa)
30-40 psi (207-276 kPa)
Overhaul Specifications
Torque Refer to appropriate component in Removal And Installation
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged
Compression Specifications
Oil pressure @ idle with engine at normal operating temperature
Oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature		 10-15 psi (69-103 kPa)
30-40 psi (207-276 kPa)
Overhaul Specifications
Torque Refer to appropriate component in Removal And Installation
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
2.3L EcoBoost For tightening sequence, refer to Flexplate or Flywheel
Flexplate:
  1. Stage 1: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
  2. Stage 2: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
  3. Stage 3: 83 lb.ft (112 Nm)

Flywheel:
  1. Stage 1: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
  2. Stage 2: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
  3. Stage 3: 83 lb.ft (112 Nm)
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) For tightening sequence, refer to Flexplate or Flywheel
Flexplate:
  1. Stage 1: 43 lb.ft (58 Nm)
  2. Stage 2: 45°

Flywheel:
  1. Stage 1: 28 lb.ft (38 Nm)
  2. Stage 2: 90°
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged For tightening sequence, refer to Flywheel
  1. Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
  2. Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
  3. Stage 3: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location If equipped, Located in fuel tank as part of the fuel pump module.
If equipped, Right rear, near fuel tank snapped in bracket.
Fuel Filter R & I
2.3L EcoBoost Fuel Pump And Sender Unit
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) Fuel Filter or Fuel Pump And Sender Unit
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Fuel Filter or Fuel Pump and Sender Unit
Pressure Release Procedure
2.3L EcoBoost Fuel System Pressure Release
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) Fuel System Pressure Release
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Fuel System Pressure Release
Pressure Specification
2.3L EcoBoost 50.8-75.4 psi (350-520 kPa)
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) Engine running - 5.0L Ti-VCT(Low pressure side): 50.8 -75.4 psi (350 -520 kPa)
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Engine running - (Low pressure side): 44-85 psi (303-586 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.3L EcoBoost Fuel System Pressure Check
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) Fuel System Pressure Check
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Fuel System Pressure Check
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
Ignition Wire Resistance Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plugs
2.3L EcoBoost
Type CYFS 12Y PCT
Gap 0.0295 in (.75 mm)
Torque 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS)
Type CYFS 12Y T6
Gap 0.049-0.053 in (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged
Type CYFS 092 YPT4
Gap 0.035 -0.039 in (.9 -1 mm)
Torque 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Starting
Starter w/Torque
2.3L EcoBoost Starter Motor Mounting Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80: Starter Motor Mounting Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
6-Speed Manual Transmission - MT82: Starter Motor Mounting Stud Bolts: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Supercharged Mounting Bolts: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications Specifications
Torque Refer to appropriate component in General Procedures
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque For tightening sequence, refer to Wheel And Tire .
150 lb.ft (204 Nm)
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