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Specifications Index

COUGAR SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning - Manual System
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 214 Ft. Lbs. (290 N.m)
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing DRIVE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 13-18 Lbs.
Thermostat R & I
2.0 L 4-Cyl THERMOSTAT
2.5 L V6 N/A
Water Pump R & I
2.0 L 4-Cyl WATER PUMP
2.5 L V6 WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.0 L 4-Cyl
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure With engine at normal operating temperature, oil pressure should be 20-45 psi (1.4-3.2 kg/cm2 ) at 1500 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2.5 L V6
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure With engine at normal operating temperature, oil pressure should be 20-45 psi (1.4-3.2 kg/cm2 ) at 1500 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE 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
2.0 L 4-Cyl 81 Ft. Lbs. (110 N.m)
2.5 L V6 59 Ft. Lbs. (80 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Located on leading edge of fuel tank, mounted in worm clamp.
Pressure Release Procedure
2.0 L 4-Cyl FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
2.5 L V6 FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
Pressure Specification KOEO 35-65 psi (240-448 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Filter R & I REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (COUGAR)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing) FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Spark Plugs
2.0 L 4-Cyl
Type Motorcraft No. AZFS-32FE
Gap .044 In. (1.1 mm)
Torque 7-15 Ft. Lbs. (9-20 N.m)
2.5 L V6
Type Motorcraft No. AWSF-32F
Gap .052-.056 In. (1.32-1.42 mm)
Torque 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 94 Ft. Lbs. (128 N.m)