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Common Specifications & Procedures

CRUZE COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Automatic System FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Manual system 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 NA
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL BLEEDING) or HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE BLEEDING)
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 Usage NA
Torque See FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (1.4L LUV)
Or FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (1.8L LUW AND LWE)
Or FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (2.0L DIESEL LUZ)
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
2.0LSee illustration under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (1.4L LUV)
Or ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (1.8L LUW AND LWE)
Or ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (2.0L DIESEL LUZ)
Radiator Cap Pressure Specificaiton is stamped on pressure cap.
Thermostat R & I
And 1.4L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (1.4L LUV)
1.8L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (1.8L LUW AND LWE)
2.0L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (2.0L DIESEL LUZ)
Water Pump R & I
1.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (1.4L LUV)
1.8L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (1.8L LUW AND LWE)
2.0L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (2.0L DIESEL LUZ)
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 3000-3500 RPM 55-94 psi (380-650 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
1.8L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure N/A
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2.0L
Compression 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
1.4L AT Step 1 = 26 Ft. Lb. (35 N.m)
Step 2 = + 30 degrees
Step 3 = + 15 degrees
MT Step 1 = 44 Ft. Lb. (60 N.m)
Step 2 = + 45 degrees
Step 3 = + 15 degrees
1.8L AT Step 1 = 44 Ft. Lb. (60 N.m)
MT Step 1 = 44 Ft. Lb. (60 N.m)
Step 2 = + 45 degrees
Step 3 = + 15 degrees
2.0L AT 118 Ft. Lb. (160 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
1.4L & 1.8L Energized With Scan Tool KOEO 50-94 PSI (345-650 kPa)
2.0L Monitored scan tool pressure while cranking 10 MPa (1450 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 1.4L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
1.8L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
2.0L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Filter Location 1.4L The fuel strainer is attached to the lower end of the fuel pump module.
1.8L The fuel filter and strainer are attached to the lower end of the fuel pump module.
2.0L Paper fuel filter/water separator assembly is mounted to the right side of the fuel tank.
Fuel Filter R & I 1.4L & 1.8L The fuel strainer is attached to the lower end of the fuel pump module and requires no maintenance.
2.0L See FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
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 0.028 in (0.70 mm)
Torque 18 Ft. Lb. (25 N.m)
1.8L (Type = Refer to Parts Catalogue)
Gap .024-.028 in (0.60-0.70 mm)
Torque 18 Ft. Lb. (25 N.m)
Starting
Starter N/A
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (1.4L LUV)
Or FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (1.8L LUW AND LWE)
Or FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (2.0L DIESEL LUZ)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 103 Ft. Lb. (140 N.m)
For Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence, See illustration under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE in Wheels And Tires.