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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Ford Motor Co. -> Ford Probe
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> BRAKE DISC SERVICE -> BLEEDING DISC BRAKES -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Probe GL 2.2 L4 GAS

Servicing of disc brakes is extremely critical due to the close tolerances required in machining the brake disc to insure proper brake operation.

The maintenance of these close controls of the shape of the rubbing surfaces is necessary to prevent brake roughness. In addition, the surface finish must be non-directional and maintained at a micro inch finish. This close control of the rubbing surface finish is necessary to avoid pulls and erratic performance and promote long lining life and equal lining wear of both left and right brakes.

In light of the foregoing remarks, refinis...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> 1989-97 Probe
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Probe GT 2.2 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the proper direction.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveabil...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Probe GL 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove underbody covers, then remove stabilizer bar link from control arm.
  • Using a suitable chisel, raise staked portion of axle nut, then with brakes applied, loosen but do not remove nut.
  • Remove lower control arm ball joint clamp bolt, then pry lower control arm downward and push inward on rotor to separate ball joint from steering knuckle. If removing Righthand halfshaft, remove dynamic damper from cylinder block.
  • On models with manual transaxle, pull outward on steering knuckle and hub assembly to se...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove and set aside windshield washer reservoir.
  • Remove power steering pump reservoir return hose from pump assembly.
  • Remove power steering pump high pressure hose from pump assembly.
  • Remove upper accessory support bracket mounting bolt.
  • Remove middle accessory support bracket mounting bolt.
  • Remove lower accessory support bracket mounting bolt.
  • Remove attaching bolt from side of accessory support bracket at air cond...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 GAS

The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.

On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to intake manifold.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Probe GL 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Loosen A/C compressor drive belt adjusting bolts, then rotate compressor toward engine and remove belt.
  • Loo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Radio Components Diagram for 1990 Ford Probe GT 2.2 L4 GASRadio Components Diagram for 1990 Ford Probe GT 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Sub-Woofer Speaker
  • Antenna Motor Unit
  • Connector C311
  • Connector C325
  • Connector C329
  • Fuel Pump/Sender Unit Diagram for 1990 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 GASFuel Pump/Sender Unit Diagram for 1990 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Inertia Switch
  • Fuel Pump/Sender Unit
  • Connector C300
  • Connector C301
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Ford Probe GL 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Ford Probe GL 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Boost Sensor
  • Oil Level Sensor
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Oil Level Module
  • 1990 Ford Probe GT 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Ford Probe GT 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Control Mirror Switch
  • RH Remote Control Mirror Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MERCON ATF IS BRING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID
    Vehicle: 1990 Ford Probe GL 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: 3.OL 2V (VULCAN) REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE - NEW SERVICE KIT - SERVICE TIP - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 Ford Probe LX 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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