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1997 Ford Probe CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Water Pump, Replace -> 1.3L Engine -> 1.8L Engine -> 1.9L Engine -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.4L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Contour & Mystique -> DOHC -> Escort & Tracer -> Overhead Valve -> Probe
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS
2.0L Engine
Contour & Mystique
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower radiator hose from water pump, then lower vehicle.
- Remove timing belt as outlined in MOTOR's Auto Repair Manual.
- Remove water pump bolts, pump housing gasket and water pump from cylinder block, Fig. . Inspect water pump and hoses for wear or damage and replace components as required.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Clean water pump and cylinder block gasket sealing surfaces wi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc Brakes & Parking Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS
Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, calipers and linings. Inspect and repack wheel bearings if necessary.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
If caliper was removed when installing new parts, clean all parts in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Using an air hose, blow out drilled passages and bores. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are evident, install new boots during assembly.
Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scratches or...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Probe -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 60,000 mi...
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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 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator upper mounting bolt.
- Loosen alternator adjusting arm, then remove drive belt.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove bolts and crossmember.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connec...
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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
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at water hose connection.
- Remove hose from water hose connection.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from hea...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Probe AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GAS
- Loosen tensioner locknut.
- Loosen tensioner adjusti...
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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+.
 Fuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Ford Probe 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Behind I/P & Console Diagram for 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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 DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Ford Probe GT 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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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: |
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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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