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Common Specifications & Procedures

MKS COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front Hub Nut 258 Ft. Lbs. (350 N.m)
Rear Hub Nut 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 SPECIFICATIONS
Belt Routing ACCESSORY DRIVE
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 14 psi (96 kPa)
Thermostat R & I THERMOSTAT -- 3.5L GTDI or THERMOSTAT -- 3.7L TI-VCT .
Water Pump R & I COOLANT PUMP -- 3.5L GTDI or COOLANT PUMP -- 3.7L TI-VCT .
Engine Mechanical
3.5L GTDI
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure (minimum at 1, 500 RPM, engine at normal operating temperature) 30 psi (207 kPa)
Overhaul  
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
3.7L Ti-VCT
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure (minimum at 1, 500 RPM, engine at normal operating temperature) 30 psi (207 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
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) see FLEXPLATE (3.5L) or FLEXPLATE (3.7L)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Lifetime fuel filter (serviced as part of the Fuel Pump module).
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL PUMP MODULE
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plugs
3.5L GTDI
Type Motorcraft CYFS-12YT3
Gap 0.032-0.038 In. (0.81-0.97 mm)
Torque 133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
3.7L Ti-VCT
Type Motorcraft CYFS 12F 5
Gap 0.051 In. (1.30 mm)
Torque 133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter w/Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m)