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Common Specifications & Procedures

EXPLORER COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service
EMTC System GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DATC System GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
EMTC System TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DATC System TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 350 N.m (258 Ft. Lbs.)
Rear 350 N.m (258 Ft. Lbs.)
Battery GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Front Disc Brakes w/Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Rear Disk Brakes w/Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator w/Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER
Belt Routing
2.0L GTDI ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT - 2.0L GTDI
3.5L Ti-VCT FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) - EXPLODED VIEW
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 13-18 psi (89-124 kPa)
Thermostat R & I
2.0L GTDI THERMOSTAT HOUSING - 2.0L GTDI
3.5L Ti-VCT THERMOSTAT - 3.5L TI-VCT
Water Pump R & I
2.0L GTDI COOLANT PUMP - 2.0L GTDI
3.5L Ti-VCT COOLANT PUMP - 3.5L TI-VCT
Engine Mechanical
2.0L GTDI
Compression COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure @ 2, 000 RPM (engine at normal operating temperature) 29.01-38.87 psi (200-268 kPa)
Overhaul GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L Ti-VCT
Compression COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure @1, 500 RPM (engine at normal operating temperature) 30 psi (205 kPa)
Overhaul GENERAL 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.
Flex Plate Torque
2.0L GTDI Refer to INSTALLATION procedure.
3.5L Ti-VCT Refer to INSTALLATION procedure.
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 FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plugs
2.0L GTDI
Type Motorcraft CYFS -12Y-2
Gap .028-.031 In. (0.7-0.8 mm)
Torque 106 In. Lbs. (12 N.m)
3.5L Ti-VCT
Type Motorcraft CYFS-12F-5
Gap .049-.053 In. (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque 133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter w/Torque GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m)