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Common Specs & Procedures Index

VOLT - COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
First Pass 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
Second Pass Loosen 45 degrees
Final Pass 250 N.m (184 lb ft)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT FRONT
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator N/A
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Serpentine Belt Used, Not Adjustable
Drive Belt Routing N/A
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications N/A
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure Stamped on Cap
Thermostat R & I
1.4L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REMOVAL
Water Pump R & I
1.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT
Engine Mechanical
1.4L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Idle Speed 150 kPa (22 psi)
3,000 - 3,500 RPM 380 kpa - 650 kpa (55 - 94 psi)
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 First Pass - 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Second Pass - 30°
Final Pass - 15°
Fuel System
Pressure Specification Engine OFF, Pump ON - 379-427 kPa (55-62 psi)
Engine ON - 296-310 kPa (43-45 psi)
CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Individual Ignition Coil Module
Ignition Wires (Routing)
1.4L Coil on Plug
Spark Plug
N/A
Gap 0,70 mm (0.027 in)
Torque 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
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 N.m (100 lb ft)
For wheel nut tightening sequence (star pattern), see illustration under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE