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 | (Torque: 148 lb.ft (200 Nm) | ||
| Battery | Specifications | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | Brake System Pressure Bleeding | ||
| Front Disc Brakes w/Torque | Specifications | ||
| Rear Disk Brakes w/Torque | Torque Specifications | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator w/Torque | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost & 3.0L EcoBoost | Generator - 2.7L ECOBOOST (238KW 324PS) 3.0L ECOBOOST Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm) |
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| 3.7L DURATEC | Generator - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW 301PS) Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) |
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| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | |||
| 2.7L EcoBoost | Diagnosis And Testing | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | Diagnosis And Testing | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | Diagnosis And Testing | ||
| 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 | ||
| average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park | 21 psi (144.8 kPa) | ||
| Overhaul | Specifications | ||
| Torque | Refer to the appropriate component in Removal And Installation | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | |||
| Compression | Specifications | ||
| average oil pressure @ 2, 000 rpm after 15 secs with engine at normal operating temperature and transmission in Park | 21 psi (144.8 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 | 30.0psi (206.8kPa) | ||
| 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 Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) Stage 2: Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft) Stage 3: Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft) |
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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 | Motorcraft 12405 | ||
| Gap | 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm) | ||
| Torque | 133 lb.in (15 Nm) | ||
| 3.0L EcoBoost | |||
| Type | Motorcraft 12405 | ||
| Gap | 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm) | ||
| Torque | Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm) | ||
| 3.7L DURATEC | |||
| Type | Motorcraft 12405 | ||
| Gap | 1.25-1.35 mm (0.049-0.053 in) | ||
| 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 General Procedures | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque Removal And Installation | Torque: 162 lb.ft (220 Nm) | ||