Common Specifications & Procedures
CONTINENTAL COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | |||
| SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Torque | |||
| Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | |||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | Halfshaft Nut Torque: 148 lb.ft (200 Nm) | ||
| Battery | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE BLEEDING | ||
| Front Disc Brakes w/Torque | For torque specifications, refer to the appropriate procedure in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| Rear Disk Brakes w/Torque | For torque specifications, refer to the appropriate procedure in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator w/Torque | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost/3.0 EcoBoost | GENERATOR - 2.7L ECOBOOST (238KW 324PS)/3.0L ECOBOOST Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) |
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| 3.7L DURATEC | GENERATOR - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW 301PS) Generator Stud Nut: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) Generator Stud Bolt: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Generator Bolt: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) |
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| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | ACCESSORY DRIVE | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | ACCESSORY DRIVE | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | ACCESSORY DRIVE | ||
| Belt Routing | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Pressure Relief Cap | 145 kPa (21 psi) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | COOLANT PUMP | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | COOLANT PUMP | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | COOLANT PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | |||
| Compression | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Reading 1: Minimum average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park | 21 psi (144.8 kPa) | ||
| Reading 2: Minimum average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park (Oil Pressure Control Solenoid connector disconnected) | Reading 1 value plus 8 psi (55.1 kPa) | ||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | |||
| Compression | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Reading 1: Minimum average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park | 21 psi (144.8 kPa) | ||
| Reading 2: Minimum average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park (Oil Pressure Control Solenoid connector disconnected) | Reading 1 value plus 8 psi (55.1 kPa) | ||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Refer to the appropriate component in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | |||
| Compression | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Oil pressure @ 1, 500 rpm with engine at normal operating temperature | 30.0 psi (206.8 kPa) | ||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Refer to the 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. | ||
| Flex Plate Torque | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | FLEXPLATE 59 lb.ft (80 Nm) |
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| 3.0L EcoBoost |
80 Nm (59 lb-ft) |
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| 3.7L DURATEC | FLEXPLATE 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) |
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| 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 | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT | ||
| Pressure Release Procedure | |||
| 2.7L EcBoost | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE | ||
| Pressure Specification | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires | Engine has coil-on-plug ignition. | ||
| Spark Plugs | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | |||
| Type | CYFS 12Y PT | ||
| Gap | 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm) | ||
| Torque | 133 lb.in (15 Nm) | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | |||
| Type | CYFS 12Y PT | ||
| Gap | 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm) | ||
| Torque | Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm) | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | |||
| Type | CYFS 12F 5 | ||
| Gap | 0.051 in (1.3 mm) | ||
| Torque | 133 lb.in (15 Nm) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter w/Torque | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | 2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm) | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | 2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm) | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | 2 Stud Bolts: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm) | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Refer to the appropriate component in SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | For tightening sequence, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE
. Torque: 162 lb.ft (220 Nm) |
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