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1997 Ford Probe Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Specifications Index
(PROBE) SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | A/C SYSTEM GENERAL SERVICING | ||
| Torque | A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 174-235 ft. lbs. (236-318 N.m) | ||
| Rear | 130-174 ft. lbs. (177-236 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| 2.0L | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | DRIVE BELT ROUTING | ||
| 2.5L | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | DRIVE BELT ROUTING | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | |||
| 2.0L | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 2.5L | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 13 psi | ||
| Thermostat R & I | n/a | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.0L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 2.5L | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.0L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Oil Pressure | 57-71 psi (4.0-7.1 kg/cm 2 ) at 3000 RPM | ||
| Overhaul | OVERHAUL | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 2.5L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Oil pressure | 49-71 psi (3.4-4.9 kg/cm 2 ) at 3000 RPM | ||
| Overhaul | OVERHAUL | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive PlateTorque | |||
| 2.0L | 70-75 ft. lbs. (95-102 N.m) | ||
| 2.5L | 45-49 ft. lbs. (61-68 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| 2.0L | |||
| Pressure Specification | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | FUEL SYSTEM | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL SYSTEM | ||
| 2.5L | |||
| Pressure Specification | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | FUEL SYSTEM | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL SYSTEM | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | |||
| 2.0L | FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| 2.5L | FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| 2.0L | Coil On Plug IGNITION COIL |
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| 2.5L | Coil On Plug IGNITION COIL |
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| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | |||
| 2.0L | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| 2.5L | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| 2.0L | IGNITION SYSTEM | ||
| 2.5L | IGNITION SYSTEM | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 2.0L (Motorcraft AGSP-32C) | |||
| Gap | 0.039-0.043 In. (0.99-1.09 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11-17 ft. lbs. (15-23 N.m) | ||
| 2.5L (Motorcraft AGSP-33C) | |||
| Gap | 0.039-0.043 In. (0.99-1.09 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11-16 ft. lbs. (15-22 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | ADJUSTMENTS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 65-87 ft. lbs. (88-118 N.m) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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