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Common Specifications & Procedures

TRANSIT CONNECT COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service Specifications
Torque Refer to appropriate component in Removal And Installation
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front Stage 1: 70 lb.ft (95 Nm)
Stage 2: Loosen: 180°
Stage 3: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Battery Specifications
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence Brake System Pressure Bleeding
Front Disc Brakes w/Torque Refer to appropriate component in Front Disc Brake System
Stage 1: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Stage 2: 90°
Rear Disc Brakes w/Torque Refer to appropriate component in Rear Disc Brake System
Stage 1: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Stage 2: 70°
Charging
Generator w/Torque
3.2L Duratorq-TDCi Generator Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
3.5L EcoBoost Generator Mounting Nut: Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Mounting Bolt: Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Generator Stud: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
3.7L Duratec Generator Bolt and Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Drive Belts
Adjustment Diagnosis And Testing (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Diagnosis And Testing (3.5L Ecoboost) or Diagnosis And Testing (3.7L Duratec).
Belt Routing Accessory Drive - Component Location (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Accessory Drive - Component Location (3.5L Ecoboost) or Accessory Drive - Component Location (3.7L Duratec).
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications Specifications (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Specifications (3.5L Ecoboost) or Specifications (3.7L Duratec).
Radiator Cap Pressure 120 kPa (17.4 psi) to 150 kPa (21.7 psi)
Thermostat R & I Thermostat (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Thermostat (3.5L Ecoboost) or Thermostat (3.7L Duratec).
Water Pump R & I Coolant Pump (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Coolant Pump (3.5L Ecoboost) or Coolant Pump (3.7L Duratec).
Engine Mechanical
Compression Specifications (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Specifications (3.5L Ecoboost) or Specifications (3.7L Duratec).
Oil Pressure
3.2L Duratorq-TDCi Oil pressure (hot @ idle) minimum: 18 psi (124 kPa)
Oil pressure (hot @ 2, 000 rpm) minimum: 36 psi (248 kPa)
3.5L EcoBoost Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature: 30.0 psi (206.8 kPa)
3.7L Duratec Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature: 30.0 psi (206.8 kPa)
Overhaul Specifications (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Specifications (3.5L Ecoboost) or Specifications (3.7L Duratec).
Torque Refer to appropriate component in Removal And Installation (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Removal And Installation (3.5L Ecoboost) or Removal And Installation (3.7L Duratec).
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
3.2L Duratorq-TDCi For tightening sequence, refer to Flexplate
Stage 1: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
33 lb.ft (45 Nm)
Stage 3: 45°
3.5L Ecoboost For tightening sequence, refer to Flexplate .
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
3.7L Duratec For tightening sequence, refer to Flexplate
59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Located in fuel tank as part of the fuel pump module.
Fuel Filter R & I Fuel Pump And Sender Unit (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Fuel Pump And Sender Unit (3.5L Ecoboost) or Fuel Pump And Sender Unit (3.7L Duratec).
Pressure Release Procedure Fuel System Pressure Release (3.5L Ecoboost) or Fuel System Pressure Release (3.7L Duratec)
Fuel pressure
3.2L Duratorq-TDCi 4.4-11.6 psi (30-80 kPa)
3.5L EcoBoost Engine running
65.0 psi (448 kPa)
3.7L Duratec Engine running
55.0 psi (379 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure Fuel System Pressure Check (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Fuel System Pressure Check (3.5L Ecoboost) or Fuel System Pressure Check (3.7L Duratec).
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
3.5L EcoBoost SP534
Gap 0.028-0.037 in (.7-.95 mm)
Torque 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
3.7L Duratec SP520
Gap 0.051 in (1.3 mm)
Torque 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Glow Plug
3.2L Duratorq-TDCi
Torque 115 lb.in (13 Nm)
Starting
Starter Specifications (3.2L Duratorq-TDCi) or Specifications (3.5L Ecoboost) or Specifications (3.7L Duratec).
Torque
3.2L Duratorq-TDCi Starter Motor Stud Bolts: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
3.5L EcoBoost Starter Motor Mounting Bolts: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
3.7L Duratec Starter Motor Mounting Bolts: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications Specifications
Torque Refer to General Procedures
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 148 lb.ft (200 Nm)
Wheel And Tire