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Common Specifications & Procedures

CONTINENTAL COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service
Specifications
Torque
Refer to the appropriate component in Removal And Installation
Axle Nut/Hub Nut Halfshaft Nut Torque: 98 lb.ft (133 Nm)
Battery Specifications
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence Brake System Pressure Bleeding
Front Disc Brakes w/Torque For torque specifications, refer to the appropriate procedure in Removal And Installation
Rear Disk Brakes w/Torque For torque specifications, refer to the appropriate procedure in Removal And Installation
Charging
Generator w/Torque
2.7L EcoBoost/3.0 EcoBoost Generator - 2.7L Ecoboost (238Kw/324Ps) 3.0L Ecoboost
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
3.7L DURATEC Generator - 3.7L Duratec (227KW 301PS)
Generator Stud Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Stud Bolt: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Generator Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.7L EcoBoost Accessory Drive
3.0L EcoBoost Accessory Drive
3.7L DURATEC Accessory Drive
Belt Routing
2.7L EcoBoost Accessory Drive - Component Location
3.0L EcoBoost Accessory Drive - Component Location
3.7L DURATEC Accessory Drive - Component Location
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
2.7L EcoBoost Specifications
3.0L EcoBoost Specifications
3.7L DURATEC Specifications
Pressure Relief Cap 145 kPa (21 psi)
Thermostat R & I
2.7L EcoBoost Thermostat
3.0L EcoBoost Thermostat
3.7L DURATEC Thermostat and Thermostat Housing
Water Pump R & I
2.7L EcoBoost Coolant Pump
3.0L EcoBoost Coolant Pump
3.7L DURATEC Coolant Pump
Engine Mechanical
2.7L EcoBoost
Compression Specifications
Reading 1: Minimum average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park 21 psi (144.8 kPa)
Reading 2: Minimum average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park (Oil Pressure Control Solenoid connector disconnected) Reading 1 value plus 8 psi (55.1 kPa)
Overhaul Specifications
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in Removal And Installation and Removal And Installation
3.0L EcoBoost
Compression Specifications
Reading 1: Minimum average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park 21 psi (144.8 kPa)
Reading 2: Minimum average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park (Oil Pressure Control Solenoid connector disconnected) Reading 1 value plus 8 psi (55.1 kPa)
Overhaul Specifications
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in Removal And Installation and Removal And Installation
3.7L DURATEC
Compression Specifications
Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature 30.0 psi (206.8 kPa)
Overhaul Specifications
Torque Refer to the 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.
Flex Plate Torque
2.7L EcoBoost Flexplate
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
 
3.0L EcoBoost

Flexplate


80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
3.7L DURATEC Flexplate
80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Vehicle has a lifetime fuel filter which is serviced as part of the Fuel Pump (FP) module.
Fuel Filter R & I
2.7L EcoBoost Fuel Pump And Sender Unit
3.0L EcoBoost Fuel Pump And Sender Unit
3.7L DURATEC Fuel Pump And Sender Unit
Pressure Release Procedure
2.7L EcBoost Fuel System Pressure Release
3.0L EcoBoost Fuel System Pressure Release
3.7L DURATEC Fuel System Pressure Release
Pressure Specification
2.7L EcoBoost Specifications
3.0L EcoBoost Specifications
3.7L DURATEC Specifications
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.7L EcoBoost Fuel System Pressure Check
3.0L EcoBoost Fuel System Pressure Check
3.7L DURATEC Fuel System Pressure Check
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
Ignition Wires Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plugs
2.7L EcoBoost
Type CYFS 12Y PT
Gap 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm)
Torque 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
3.0L EcoBoost
Type CYFS 12Y PT
Gap 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm)
Torque Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
3.7L DURATEC
Type CYFS 12F 5
Gap 0.051 in (1.3 mm)
Torque 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Starting
Starter w/Torque
2.7L EcoBoost 2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
3.0L EcoBoost 2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
3.7L DURATEC 2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications Specifications
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in General Procedures
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque For tightening sequence, refer to Wheel And Tire .
Torque: 162 lb.ft (220 Nm)