Common Specifications & Procedures

MKS COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System		Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service		SPECIFICATIONS
Torque		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		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Rear		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator w/Torque
	3.5L GTDI	Generator Bolt and Nut: 35 lb ft (47 Nm) Generator Stud: 71 lb in (8 Nm)
	3.7L Ti-VCT	Generator Bolt and Nut: 35 lb ft (47 Nm) Generator Stud: 71 lb in (8 Nm)
Drive Belts
Adjustment		ACCESSORY DRIVE
Belt Routing		COMPONENT LOCATION
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications		SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure		14 psi (96 kPa)
Thermostat R & I		THERMOSTAT -- 3.7L TI-VCT or THERMOSTAT -- 3.5L GTDI
Water Pump R & I		COOLANT PUMP -- 3.7L TI-VCT or COOLANT PUMP -- 3.5L GTDI .
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		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	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		For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE (3.5L) or FLEXPLATE (3.7L). 59 Ft. Lbs. (80 N.m)
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
	3.5L GTDI	Key ON Engine Running (KOER) - 350 kPa (51 psi)-520 kPa (75 psi) Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) - 380 kPa (55 psi)
	3.7L Ti-VCT	Key ON Engine Running (KOER) - 380 kPa (55 psi) Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) - 380 kPa (55 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure		FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification		1-4-2-5-3-6 FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plugs
3.5L GTDI
	Type	Motorcraft CYFS-12YT3
	Gap	0.889 mm (0.035 in)
	Torque	133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
3.7L Ti-VCT
Type		Motorcraft CYFS 12F 5
Gap		1.25-1.35 mm (0.049-0.053 in)
Torque		133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter w/Torque
	3.5L GTDI	Starter Motor Stud Bolts: 48 Nm (35 lb-ft)
	3.7L Ti-VCT	Starter Motor Stud Bolts: 48 Nm (35 lb-ft)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications		SPECIFICATIONS
Torque		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque		100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m)