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Common Specs & Procedures

FLEX COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service Specifications Refer to SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Auxiliary Air Conditioning
Service Refer to SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 258 Ft. Lbs. (350 N.m)
Rear 258 Ft. Lbs. (350 N.m)
Battery Refer to SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence R/R, L/R, R/F, L/F
BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Front Disc Brakes w/Torque Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Rear Disk Brakes w/Torque Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Charging
Generator w/Torque For Removal and Installation Refer to Generator
Generator Bolt and Nut: 35 Ft. Lbs. (47 N.m)
Generator Stud: 71 In. Lbs. (8 N.m)
Drive Belts
Adjustment Refer to the appropriate REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Belt Routing Accessory Drive
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications Refer to SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 14 psi (96 kPa)
Thermostat R & I Thermostat - 3.5L Ti-VCT or Thermostat - 3.5L GTDI , or Thermostat Housing
Water Pump R & I Coolant Pump - 3.5L Ti-VCT or Coolant Pump - 3.5L GTDI
Engine Mechanical
3.5L Ti-VCT
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure @ 1, 500 RPM (engine at normal operating temperature) Minimum 30 psi (205 kPa)
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in INSTALLATION
3.5L GTDI
Compression SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure @1, 500 RPM (engine at normal operating temperature) Minimum 30 psi
Overhaul Refer to SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Refer to the appropriate component in INSTALLATION
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
3.5L Ti-VCT For tightening sequence, refer to Flexplate
80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
3.5L GTDI For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE
80 Nm (59 lb-ft)
 
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 MODULE
Pressure Release Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Pressure Specifications
3.5L Ti-VCT Key ON Engine Running (KOER)
55 psi (379 kPa)
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)
55 psi (379 kPa)
3.5L GTDI Key ON Engine Running (KOER)
51-75 psi (350 kPa-520kPa)
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)
55 psi (379 kPa)
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
3.5L Ti-VCT
Type CYFS 12F 5
Gap 1.30 mm (0.051 in)
Torque 133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
3.5L GTDI
Type CYFS 12 YT4
Gap 0.81-0.97 mm (0.032-0.038 in)
Torque 133 In. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter SPECIFICATIONS Torque:
For Removal and Installation Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
3.5L TI-VCT/ 3.5L GTDI: Battery Positive Cable Nut: 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Starter motor control wire nut: to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Starter Motor Stud Bolt: 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Torque Refer to the appropriate GENERAL PROCEDURES .
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque For Tightening Sequence, Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE
100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m)