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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Compressor Service -> Application Chart
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Description -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort, Probe, Tracer & ZX2
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

Cougar, Sable, Taurus, Thunderbird & 1997-98 Continental, Mark VIII & Mustang

Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on these models, Fig. . The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper. However, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.

The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper piston and brake shoe assembly against t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1993-97 Probe 2.5L Engine
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

Refer t...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lug nut and wheel and tire assembly.
  • Carefully raise staked portion of front axle wheel hub retainer by using a small cape chisel and a hammer.
  • When loosening front axle wheel hub retainer, lock wheel hub by applying brakes. Remove and discard front axle wheel hub retainer. Front axle wheel hub retainer must never be reused.
  • Remove stabilizer bar link from front suspension lower arm to ease separation of ball joint from ball joint clamp.
  • Remove ball joint clamp bolt.
  • Pry ball joint from front wheel knuckle.
  • Separate front wheel driveshaft and jo...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect alternator wiring.
  • Loosen drive belt tensioner center nut and adjusting bolt, then remove upper alternator mounting bolt.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right wheel splash guard screws and splash guard.
  • Remove drive belt from alternator.
  • On models equipped with air conditioning, remove compressor attaching bolts and position compressor, ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 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 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water hose connection.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water hose connection.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedu...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

  • Loosen tensioner locknut.
  • Loosen tensioner adjusting bolt u...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Diagram for 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GASBody Diagram for 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Remote Entry Module
  • Moonroof Relay
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp
  • Hi Mount Stop Lamp
  • Rear Window Defrost Grid
    • Fuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GASFuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Tube

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Entry Module
  • Dome Lamp
  • Dome Map Lamp Assembly
  • Central Processing Unit
  • RH MAP Lamp
    • 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuse And Relay Panel

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford Probe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
    • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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