Common Specifications & Procedures
MKX COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specifications/Procedures | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Refer to the appropriate procedure in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 148 Ft. Lbs. (200 N.m) | ||
| Rear | 148 Ft. Lbs. (200 N.m) | ||
| Battery | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE BLEEDING | ||
| Front Disc Brakes w/Torque | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Rear Disc Brakes w/Torque | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator w/Torque | Generator Stud Nut: 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) Generator Stud: 8 Nm (71 lb-in) Generator Bolt: 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) |
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| Drive Belts | |||
| 2.7L | |||
| Adjustment | ACCESSORY DRIVE | ||
| Belt Routing | ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION | ||
| 3.7L | |||
| Adjustment | ACCESSORY DRIVE | ||
| Belt Routing | ACCESSORY DRIVE - COMPONENT LOCATION | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| 2.7L | |||
| General Service Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 145 kPa (21 psi) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | COOLANT PUMP | ||
| 3.7L | |||
| General Service Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 145 kPa (21 psi) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT --> | ||
| Water Pump R & I | COOLANT PUMP --> | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.7L | |||
| Compression | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Oil Pressure: 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) | ||
| Oil Pressure: 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 procedure in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| 3.7L | |||
| Compression | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Oil Pressure (minimum at 1, 500 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature.) | 30 psi | ||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Refer to the appropriate procedure 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 | |||
| 2.7L | For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) |
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| 3.7L | For tightening sequence, refer to FLEXPLATE 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) |
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| Fuel System | |||
| 2.7L | |||
| Fuel Filter Location | Located in fuel tank as part of Fuel Pump Module. | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT | ||
| Pressure Release Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE | ||
| Pressure Specification | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK | ||
| 3.7L | |||
| Fuel Filter Location | Located in fuel tank as part of Fuel Pump Module. | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT | ||
| Pressure Release Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE | ||
| Pressure Specification | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | 1-4-2-5-3-6 FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION |
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| Ignition Wires (Routing) | Engines are equipped with Coil-on-plug ignition. | ||
| Spark Plugs | |||
| 2.7L | |||
| Type | CYFS 092 YPT | ||
| Gap | 0.028-0.031 in (.7-.8 mm) | ||
| Torque | 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm) | ||
| 3.7L | |||
| Type | Motorcraft CYFS12F-5 | ||
| Gap | .049-.053 In. (1.25-1.35 mm) | ||
| Torque | 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm) | ||
| Starting | |||
| 2.7L | |||
| Starter | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Starter Motor Bolt, Stud Bolt: 47.5 Nm (35 lb-ft) | ||
| 3.7L | |||
| Starter | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Starter Motor Bolt, Stud Bolt: 47.5 Nm (35 lb-ft) | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Refer to the appropriate procedure in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 162 lb.ft (220 Nm) | ||