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Common Specifications & Procedures

CRUZE COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 1st step 111 Ft. Lb. (150 N.m)
2nd step release tension 45 degrees
3rd step 184 Ft. Lb. (250 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications DRUM BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque See FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (LUJ) Or FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (LUW)
Drive Belts
Adjustment Serpentine drive belts are not adjustable.
Drive Belt Routing 1.4L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
1.8L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure Specificaiton is stamped on pressure cap.
Thermostat R & I
1.4L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LUJ)
1.8L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LUW)
Water Pump R & I
1.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LUJ)
1.8L WATER PUMP PULLEY REPLACEMENT (LUW)
Engine Mechanical
1.4L
Compression Maximum pressure differential 100 kPa (14.5 psi). See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure At Idle 22 psi (150 kPa)
At 3000 RPM 55-94 psi (380-650 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
1.8L
Compression Maximum pressure differential 100 kPa (14.5 psi). See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure N/A
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING 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 Step 1 = 44 Ft. Lb. (60 N.m)
Step 2 = + 45 degrees
Step 3 = + 15 degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 1.4L 36-65 PSI (250-450 kPa)
1.8L 50-60 PSI (345-414 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 1.4L FUEL PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
1.8L FUEL PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
Fuel Filter Location 1.8L The fuel strainer is attached to the lower end of the fuel pump module.
Fuel Filter R & I 1.8L The fuel strainer is attached to the lower end of the fuel pump module and requires no maintenance.
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
1.4L (Type = Refer to Parts Catalogue)
Gap .028 in (.70 mm)
Torque 18 Ft. Lb. (25 N.m)
1.8L (Type = Refer to Parts Catalogue)
Gap .028 in (.70 mm)
Torque 18 Ft. Lb. (25 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER REPLACEMENT (LUJ) or STARTER REPLACEMENT (LUW)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lb. (140 N.m)
For Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence, See illustration under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE in Wheels And Tires.