2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolts 10 - 89
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt 10 - 89
Cross-vehicle support 20 15 -
Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor 22 16 -
Fuel pressure sensor shield stud bolt 6 - 53
Fuel pressure sensor shield bolts 10 - 89
Fuel pressure sensor bolts 4 - 35
Ground strap bolt 10 - 89
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and catalyst monitor sensor 41 30  
Intake manifold tuning valve bolts 10 - 89
Knock sensor (KS) bolt 20 15 -
Mass air flow (MAF) sensor 2 - 18
Powertrain control module (PCM) nuts 8 - 71
PCM bracket bolts 7 - 62
Upper intake support bracket nut 10 - 89
Upper intake support bracket bolts 10 - 89
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  • • 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.