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Common Specs & Procedures Index

COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front First Pass: 37 lb ft (50 N.m)
Final Pass: 60 degrees
Rear 43 lb ft (58 N.m)
Battery BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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
1.4L
Generator GENERATOR REPLACEMENT (LUV)
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
1.8L
Generator GENERATOR REPLACEMENT (2H0)
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing See illustration under Drive Belt Replacement
1.4L DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1.8L DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications See APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure Stamped On Cap
Thermostat R & I
1.4L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LUV)
1.8L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (2H0)
Water Pump R & I
1.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LUV)
1.8L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (2H0)
Engine Mechanical
1.4L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure @ 212°F (100°C)
At Idle Speed: 22 psi (150 kPa)
At 3000-3500 RPM: 55-94 psi (380-650 kPa
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
1.8L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure At Idle Speed: At least 18.85 psi (130 kPa)
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 & 1.8L: Use NEW fasteners First Pass: 26 lb ft (35 N.m)
Second Pass: 30 Degrees
Final Pass: 15 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification (Energize Fuel Pump Several Times During Testing) 1.4L - Ignition ON, Engine OFF: 50-94 psi (345-650 kPa)
1.8L - Ignition ON, Engine OFF: 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 1.4L See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
1.8L See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
Fuel Filter Location 1.4L & 1.8L: Strainer is located at lower end of the fuel tank fuel pump module
Fuel Filter R & I
1.4L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (AWD) Or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD)
1.8L 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: Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue
Gap 0.70 mm (0.028 in)
Torque 18 lb ft (25 N.m)
1.8L: Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue
Gap 0.024-0.028 in (0.60-0.70 mm)
Torque 18 lb ft (25 N.m)
Starting
Starter
1.4L STARTER REPLACEMENT (LUV)
1.8L STARTER REPLACEMENT (2H0)
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 103 lb ft (140 N.m) For Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence, see illustration under wheel and tire INSTALLATION PROCEDURE