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Common Specifications & Procedures

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES - MUSTANG

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Battery SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE BLEEDING
Disc Brakes w/Torque
Front Refer to appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Refer to appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Charging
Generator w/Torque
2.3L EcoBoost For tightening sequence, refer to GENERATOR - 2.3L ECOBOOST (231KW/314PS) .
Generator Bolt and Nut: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (331kW/450PS) (MF) For tightening sequence, refer to GENERATOR - 5.0L TI-VCT V8 (331KW/450PS) (MF) .
Generator Bolt and Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Generator Bolt and Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.3L EcoBoost ACCESSORY DRIVE
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 ACCESSORY DRIVE
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT ACCESSORY DRIVE
Belt Routing
2.3L EcoBoost ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
5.0L 32V Ti-VCT/5.0L Ti-VCT V8 ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS) SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) SPECIFICATIONS
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 21.0 psi (145 kPa)
Thermostat R & I
2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS) THERMOSTAT HOUSING .
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) THERMOSTAT HOUSING
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT THERMOSTAT and THERMOSTAT HOUSING
Water Pump R & I
2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS) COOLANT PUMP
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) COOLANT PUMP
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT COOLANT PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS)
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil pressure (hot @ 2, 000 rpm) 29-60psi (200-414kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS)
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil pressure @ idle with engine at normal operating temperature
Oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature		 10-15 psi (69-103 kPa)
30-40 psi (207-276 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil pressure @ idle with engine at normal operating temperature
Oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature		 10-15 psi (69-103 kPa)
30-40 psi (207-276 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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
2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS) For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE or FLYWHEEL
Flexplate:
  1. Stage 1: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
  2. Stage 2: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
  3. Stage 3: 83 lb.ft (112 Nm)

Flywheel:
  1. Stage 1: 37 lb.ft (50 Nm)
  2. Stage 2: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
  3. Stage 3: 83 lb.ft (112 Nm)
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE or FLYWHEEL
Flexplate:
  1. Stage 1: 43 lb.ft (58 Nm)
  2. Stage 2: 45°

Flywheel:
  1. Stage 1: 28 lb.ft (38 Nm)
  2. Stage 2: 90°
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT For tightening sequence, refer to FLYWHEEL
  1. Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
  2. Stage 2: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
  3. Stage 3: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Right rear, near fuel tank snapped in bracket.
Fuel Filter R & I
2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS) FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
Pressure Release Procedure
2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS) FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specification
2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS) Engine running - 2.3L GTDi (Low pressure side): 50.8-75.4 psi (350-520 kPa)
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) Engine running - 5.0L Ti-VCT(Low pressure side): 50.8 -75.4 psi (350 -520 kPa)
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Engine running - 5.2L Ti-VCT(Low pressure side): 53.1 -75.0 psi (366 -517 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS) FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wire Resistance Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plugs
2.3L EcoBoost
Type CYFS 12Y PCT
Gap 0.0295 in (.75 mm)
Torque 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS)
Type CYFS O92 FT
Gap 0.049-0.053 in (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT
Type CYFS-12F-1
Gap 0.049-0.053 in (1.25-1.35 mm)
Torque 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Starting
Starter w/Torque
2.3L EcoBoost Starter Motor Mounting Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) Starter Motor Mounting Bolts: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
5.2L 32V Ti-VCT Starter to engine mounting bolts: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Starter bracket to engine mount bolt: 41 lb.ft (55Nm)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to appropriate component in GENERAL PROCEDURES
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque For tightening sequence, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE .
150 lb.ft (204 Nm)
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