Common Specs & Procedures Index

EQUINOX AND TERRAIN COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System		Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service		REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque		Manual - FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Automatic - FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front		151 lb ft (205 N.m)
Rear		151 lb ft (205 N.m)
Battery		BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence		Manual - RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT FRONT See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) . Pressure - RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT FRONT See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE) .
Disc Brakes
	Service Specifications	DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
	Torque	FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
	Service Specifications	N/A
	Torque	N/A
Charging
Generator		GENERATOR USAGE
Torque		FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment		2.4L - Serpentine belt used, not adjustable. 3.0L - Serpentine belt used, not adjustable.
Drive Belt Routing		2.4L - See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT . 3.0L - See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications		N/A
	Radiator Cap Pressure	Pressure stamped on cap.
	Thermostat R & I
	2.4L	ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LAF OR LEA)
	3.0L	ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LFW)
	Water Pump R & I
	2.4L	WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (L4)
	3.0L	WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LFW)
Engine Mechanical
2.4L
	Compression	ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
	Oil Pressure	Oil Pressure - Minimum - @1000 RPM @ 90°C (194°F) 206.84-482.63 kPa (30-70 psi)
	Overhaul	ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LAF, LEA, OR LUK)
	Torque	FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (LAF, LEA, OR LUK)
3.0L
	Compression	ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
	Oil pressure	Oil Pressure - Minimum @ Idle 69 kPa (10 psi) Oil Pressure - Minimum @ 2, 000 RPM 138 kPa (20 psi)
Overhaul		ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LFW)
	Torque	FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (LFW)
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		2.4L (Automatic Transmission) First Pass - 39 lb ft (53 N.m) Final Pass - Additional 25 degrees 3.0L (Automatic Transmission) First Pass - 22 lb ft (30 N.m) Final Pass - Additional 45 degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification		2.4L Not Running - 345-690 kPa (50-100 psi) Running - 300-400 kPa (43-58 psi) 3.0L Not Running - 345-690 kPa (50-100 psi) Running - 300-400 kPa (43-58 psi)
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure	2.4L - FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 3.0L - FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
	Fuel Filter Location	2.4L - Fuel filter is part of the fuel tank fuel pump module 3.0L - Fuel filter is part of the fuel tank fuel pump module
	Fuel Filter R & I	2.4L - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT - SECONDARY (WITH OUT) 3.0L - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT - SECONDARY (WITH OUT)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification		FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)		2.4L - Individual Ignition Coil/Module Assemblies 3.0L - Individual Ignition Coil/Module Assemblies
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.4L		Coil on plug.
3.0L		Coil on plug.
Spark Plug
2.4L (N/A)
	Gap	0.035 in (1.0 mm)
	Torque	15 lb ft (20 N.m)
3.0L (N/A)
	Gap	0.043 in (1.1 mm)
	Torque	15 lb ft (20 N.m)
Starting
Starter		N/A
Torque		FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
	Adjustment Specifications	WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
	Torque	FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque		140 lb ft (190 N.m) For tightening sequence, please see the figure under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .