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Common Specs & Procedures Index

REGAL 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 BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
 
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
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 (LUK)
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure rating is shown on the pressure cap.
Thermostat R & I
2.0L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LHU)
2.4L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (L4)
Water Pump R & I
2.0L & 2.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (L4)
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).
Oil Pressure
Minimum - @1000 RPM @ 90°C (194°F)
30-70 psi (206.84-482.63 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LDK, LHU)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2.4L DOHC
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).
Oil pressure
Minimum - @1000 RPM @ 90°C (194°F)
30-70 psi (206.84-482.63 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LAF, LEA, OR LUK)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (LAF, 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
First Pass 39 Ft. Lbs. (53 N.m)
Final Pass Additional 25 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification Key on Engine Off 50-100 psi (345-690 kPa)
Engine Running 43-58 psi (300-400 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.0L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2.4L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter is an integral part of the in-tank fuel pump module.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (NU6) or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (NT7)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.0L & 2.4L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
2.0L (Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog)
Gap 0.030-0.035 In. (0.75-0.90 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 Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 110 Ft. Lbs. (150 N.m). See Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence illustration under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE