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Section 2302 (Engine Cooling System (Gas)): Specifications

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MATERIAL

Item Specification Fill Capacity
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A
- -
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated
VC-3-B (US); CVC-3-B2 (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D 6.2L 24L (25.4 qt) 6.8L 26L (27.5 qt)
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
VC-3DIL-B (US); CVC-3DIL-B (Canada)
WSS-M97B44-D2 6.2L 24L (25.4 qt) 6.8L 26L (27.5 qt)
Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush
VC-1
ESR-M14P7-A -
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound
XG-3-A
ESE-M1C171-A -
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30
- -
Threadlock 262
TA-26
WSK-M2G351-A6 -
Thread Sealant with PTFE
TA-24
WSK-M2G350-A2 -
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Pressure Tests 
Complete cooling system maximum pressure Use individual reading listed on the pressure relief cap
Pressure relief cap Use individual readings listed on the pressure relief cap
Radiator (out of vehicle) 138 kPa (20 psi)
Fan Clutch Test Specifications - 6.8L Engines Only 
Minimum speed requirement 1, 500 RPM
Maximum speed requirement 2, 400 RPM
Thermostat Opening Temperatures 
Starts to open - 6.2L 88°-92°C (190.4°-197.6°F)
Fully open - 6.2L 104°C (219°F)
Starts to open - 6.8L 86.7°-90.6°C (188-195°F)
Fully open - 6.8L 100°C (212°F)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Description Nm lb-ft lb-in
A/C condenser bolts 8 - 71
A/C fitting-to-condenser nuts 15 - 133
Block heater retaining screw 4 - 35
Coolant crossover manifold assembly bolts - 6.8L engines 10 - 89
Coolant pump bolts - 6.2L engines(1) - - -
Coolant pump bolts - 6.8L engines 25 18 -
Coolant pump pulley bolts 25 18 -
Cooling fan blade-to-fan clutch bolts 7 Nm - 62 lb-in
Cooling fan clutch hub-to-coolant pump 133 Nm 98 lb-ft -
Cooling fan shroud bolts 7 Nm - 62 lb-in
Cooling fan clutch wiring harness bracket bolt - 6.2L engines 7 - 62
Degas bottle bolts 19 - 168
Grille support bracket bolts 40 30 -
Power steering fluid cooler bolts 11 - 97
Power steering fluid reservoir bolt 7 - 62
Radiator bracket bolts 35 26 -
Radiator support bolts 40 30 -
Thermostat bolts 10 - 89
Transmission auxiliary fluid cooler bolts 11 - 97
Vacuum reservoir bolt 7 - 62
(1) Refer to the procedure in this article.