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Specifications Index

CAVALIER & SUNFIRE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub
Front 144 Ft. Lbs. (195 N.m)
Battery BATTERY
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LF, LR, RF. Also see BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing See appropriate illustration under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psi or specification stamped on cap.
Thermostat R & I
2.2L N/A
2.4L THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.2L WATER PUMP
2.4L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.2 L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Normal oil pressure is 56 psi (3.9 kg/cm2 ) at 3000 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2.4 L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Oil pressure should be at least 10 psi (.7 kg/cm2 ) at 900 RPM, or 30 psi (2.1 kg/cm2 ) at 2000 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
2.2 L 55 Ft. Lbs. (75 N.m). Apply thread locking compound to bolts.
2.4 L Step 1 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m), Step 2 Additional 45°
Fuel System
Pressure Specification Ignition On, Engine Off, 52-58 psi (3.7-4.1 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (EXCEPT SATURN)
Fuel Filter Location and R & I REMOVAL PROCEDURE (CAVALIER, SUNFIRE)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing) NA
Spark Plug
Type
2.2 L AC 41-928
2.4 L AC 41-942
Gap .050 In. (1.27 mm)
Torque 13 Ft. Lbs. (18 N.m)
Starting
Starter N/A
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (136 N.m)