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Specifications Index

TAURUS & SABLE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning - Automatic System
Service A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Air Conditioning - Manual System
Service A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Rear 188-254 Ft. Lbs. (255-344 N.m)
Battery Amps at -17.7°C (0°F) cold crank : 540
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator
Mitsubishi ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Motorcraft 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 16 Lbs.
Thermostat R & I
3.0L V6 - VIN S THERMOSTAT
3.0L V6 - VIN U, 1&2 THERMOSTAT
3.4L V8 - VIN N THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
3.0L V6 - VIN S WATER PUMP
3.0L V6 - VIN U, 1&2 WATER PUMP
3.4L V8 - VIN N WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
3.0 L OHV (VIN U 1 & 2)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure (HOT 2500 RPM) 40-60 psi (276-414 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3.0 L DOHC (VIN S)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure (Hot 448 RPM) 37-43 psi (255-297 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3.4 L V8 (VIN N)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure (Hot 1500 RPM) 20-45 psi (138-310 kPa)
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
3.0 L OHV (VIN U 1 & 2) 54-64 Ft. Lbs. (73-87 N.m)
3.0 L DOHC (VIN S) 54-64 Ft. Lbs. (73-87 N.m)
3.4 L V8 (VIN N) 55-61 Ft. Lbs. (74-83 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Under vehicle in front of right rear wheel well, mounted in bracket.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL FILTER R & I
OHV (VIN U 1 & 2)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
Pressure Specification 37-43 psi (255-297 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
DOHC (VIN S)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification 37-43 psi (255-297 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
3.4L V8 (VIN N)
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
Pressure Specification (ko/eo) 37-43 psi (255-297 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.0 L OHV (VIN S) FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
3.0 L (VIN U 1 & 2) FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
3.4 L (VIN N) FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plugs
3.0 L OHV (VIN U 1 & 2)
Type OHV (non Flex-Fuel) Motorcraft No. AWSF-32CC
Flex-Fuel only Motorcraft No. AGSF-12PP
Gap .042-.046 In. (1.07-1.17 mm)
Torque 7-15 Ft. Lbs. (10-20 N.m)
3.0 L DOHC (VIN S)
Type Motorcraft No. AWSF-32F
Gap .052-.056 In. (1.32-1.42 mm)
Torque 7-15 Ft. Lbs. (10-20 N.m)
3.4 L (VIN N)
Type Motorcraft No. AWSF-32F
Gap 0.042-0.046 Inch (1.07-1.17 mm)
Torque 7-15 Lb-In. (10-20 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 85-104 Ft. Lbs. (115-142 N.m)