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Common Specifications & Procedures

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES - MUSTANG

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Battery BATTERY AND CABLES
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc Brakes w/Torque
Front SPECIFICATIONS
Rear SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator w/Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
Belt Routing ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 16 psi (110 kPa)
Thermostat R & I
3.7L THERMOSTAT -- 3.7L
5.0L (4V) THERMOSTAT -- 5.0L
5.4L (4V) THERMOSTAT -- 5.4L (4V)
Water Pump R & I
3.7L COOLANT PUMP -- 3.7L
5.0L (4V) COOLANT PUMP -- 5.0L
5.4L (4V) COOLANT PUMP -- 5.4L (4V)
Engine Mechanical
3.7L
Compression COMPRESSION TEST -- COMPRESSION GAUGE CHECK
Oil Pressure (minimum at 2, 000 RPM, engine at normal operating temperature) 30 psi (206 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L (4V)
Compression COMPRESSION TEST -- COMPRESSION GAUGE CHECK
Oil Pressure (minimum at 2, 000 RPM, engine at normal operating temperature) 40 psi (276 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
5.4L (4V)
Compression COMPRESSION TEST -- COMPRESSION GAUGE CHECK
Oil Pressure (minimum at 2, 000 RPM, engine at normal operating temperature) 40-60 psi (276-414 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
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
3.7L FLEXPLATE
5.0L (4V) FLEXPLATE
5.4L (4V) FLYWHEEL
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Right rear, near fuel tank snapped in bracket.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL FILTER
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wire Resistance Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plugs
3.7L
Type Motorcraft CYFS-12F-5
Gap 0.049-0.053 In. (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque 133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
5.0L (4V)
Type Motorcraft CYFS-12Y
Gap 0.049-0.053 In. (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque 124 In. Lbs. (14 N.m)
5.4L (4V)
Type Motorcraft AGSF-22FM1 or 12405
Gap 0.041-0.047 In. (1.04-1.20 mm)
Torque 13 Ft. Lbs. (18 N.m)
Starting
Starter w/Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT ANGLES
Torque SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m)