COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES INDEX

COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Front)
First Pass 111 Ft. Lbs. (150 N.m)
Second Pass Loosen 45 degrees
Final Pass 184 Ft. Lbs. (250 N.m)
Battery NA
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
Disc Brakes
Service DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator NA
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.0L Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
2.4L Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing
2.0L See Graphic under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
2.4L See graphic under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (LEA)
DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (LUK)
Engine Cooling
General Service NA
Specifications
Radiator Cap Pressure rating is shown on the pressure cap.
Pressure
Thermostat R & I
2.0L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING
REPLACEMENT (LTG)
 2.4L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LUK)
Water Pump R & I
2.0L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LTG)
2.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LUK)
Engine Mechanical
2.0L
Compression minimum compression in any 1 cylinder should not be less than 70
percent of the highest cylinder. No cylinder should read less than 690
kPa (100 psi).
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure 20-29 psi (140-200 kPa)
@700 RPM
@ 100°C
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2.4L
Compression minimum compression in any 1 cylinder should not be less than 70
percent of the highest cylinder. No cylinder should read less than 690
kPa (100 psi).
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure 30-70 psi (206.84-482.63 kPa)
Minimum -
@1000 RPM
@ 90°C
(194°F)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LEA, OR LUK)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (LEA, OR LUK)
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager
or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque
2.0L A/T
First Pass 22 lb ft (30 N.m)
Final Pass additional 40 degrees
2.0L M/T
First Pass 22 lb ft (30 N.m)
Final Pass additional 80 degrees
2.4L
First Pass 39 Ft. Lbs. (53 N.m)
Final Pass Additional 25 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification Key on Engine Off Fuel Pressure Sensor Reading 50-94 psi (345-650
kPa)
Engine Running Fuel Pressure Sensor Reading 43-58 psi (300-400 kPa)
 Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.0L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2.4L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Filter Fuel filter is an integral part of the in-tank fuel pump module.
Location
Fuel Filter R & I 2.0L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD)

2.0L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT

(AWD)
2.4L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (NU6
California Emissions)
2.4L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (NT7
Federal Emissions)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.0L & 2.4L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
(Resistance)
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
2.0L (Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog)
Gap 0.037-0.043 In. (0.95-1.10 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
2.4L (Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog)
Gap 0.030-0.035 In. (0.75-0.90 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
Starting
Starter NA non-repairable starter motor
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 122 Ft. Lbs. (165 N.m). See Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence
illustration under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE