2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Specifications Index

CONTOUR & MYSTIQUE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 214 Ft. Lbs. (290 N.m)
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing DRIVE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 13-18 Lbs.
Thermostat R & I
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) WATER PUMP
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G) WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure With engine at normal operating temperature, oil pressure should be 20-45 psi (1.4-3.2 kg/cm2 ) at 1500 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure With engine at normal operating temperature, oil pressure should be 20-45 psi (1.4-3.2 kg/cm2 ) at 1500 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab.From Within Manager or Service, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) 81 Ft. Lbs. (110 N.m)
2.5L V6 (VIN L) 59 Ft. Lbs. (80 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Located on the leading edge of the fuel tank, mounted in a worm clamp.
Pressure Release Procedure
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3) FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G) FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS
Pressure Specification (KOEO) FUEL PRESSURE -- CARS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE
Fuel Filter R & I REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing) FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Spark Plugs
2.0L 4-Cyl (VIN 3)
Type Motorcraft No. AZFS-32FE
Gap .048-.052 In. (1.20-1.32 mm)
Torque 10-12 Ft. Lbs. (13-17 N.m)
2.5L V6 (VIN L & G)
Type Motorcraft No. AWSF-32F
Gap .052-.056 In. (1.32-1.42 mm)
Torque 7-15 Ft. Lbs. (10-20 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 94 Ft. Lbs. (127 N.m)
Factory Service Tools

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