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Common Specs & Procedures Index

ENCORE COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Torque to Yield)
Front First Pass 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Final Pass + 60 degrees
Rear 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Battery NA
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front, (see HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) Or HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications DRUM BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator See CHARGING SYSTEM TEST
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing For 1.4L LE2, See illustration under Drive Belt DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
For 1.4L LUV, See illustration under Drive Belt DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications N/A
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure Stamped On Cap
Thermostat R & I
1.4L LE2, ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LE2)
1.4L LUV, ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LUV)
Water Pump R & I
1.4L LE2 WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LE2)
1.4L LUV WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LUV)
Engine Mechanical
1.4L LE2
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure At 1500 RPM 100°C 200-250 kPa (29-36 psi)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Mechanical
1.4L LUV
Compression ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Oil Pressure 150 kPa (22 psi) @ Idle Speed
 
380-650 kPa (55-94 psi) @ 3000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
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
1.4L LE2 Use NEW fastener First Pass 30 N.m 22 lb ft)
Final Pass - + 70 Degrees
1.4L LUV Use NEW fastener Flexplate (AT) 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Second Pass - + 30 Degrees
Final Pass - + 15 Degrees
Flywheel (MT) 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
Second Pass - + 45 Degrees
Final Pass - + 15 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification (Energize Fuel Pump Several Times During Testing) 1.4L LE2 - Ignition ON, Engine OFF 345-650 kPa (50-94 psi)
1.4L LUV- Ignition ON, Engine OFF 345-650 kPa (50-94 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 1.4L LE2 See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
1.4L LUV See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Filter Location 1.4L LE2 Strainer is located at lower end of the fuel tank fuel pump module
1.4L LUV Strainer is located at lower end of the fuel tank fuel pump module
Fuel Filter R & I
1.4L LE2 FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (AWD) Or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD)
1.4L
LUV
FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (AWD) Or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil On Plug
Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil On Plug
Spark Plug
1.4L LE2 Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue
Gap 0.60-0.70 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Torque 17 N.m (13 lb ft)
1.4L LUV Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue
Gap 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Torque 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Starting
Starter N/A
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 140 N.m (103 lb ft) For Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence, see illustration under wheel and tire INSTALLATION PROCEDURE