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Common Specs & Procedures Index

(SPARK) COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Automatic: FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Manual: FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
Torque:
First Pass
 
50 Nm, (37 lb ft)
Second Pass 60 degrees
Rear Wheel Hub to Rear Axle Bolts
Torque: 58 Nm, (43 lb ft)
Battery BATTERY DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications DRUM BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR REPLACEMENT
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing See routing illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (LV7)
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure is stamped on pressure cap
Thermostat R & I
1.4L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LV7)
Water Pump R & I
1.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LV7)
Engine Mechanical
1.4L
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure - @ 1500 RPM 100°C 200-250 kPa (29-36 psi)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LV7)
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS (LV7)
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 (Use NEW Fasteners)
First Pass 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass An Additional 70 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification (Commanded with Scan Tool) 345-414 kPa (50-60 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Filter Location In the fuel tank
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (32L (8.5 US GALLON) TANK)
FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (35L (9 US GALLON) TANK)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification See info & graphic for 4 cylinder engine under: FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil On Plug
Ignition Wires (Routing)
1.4L Coil On Plug
Spark Plug
1.4L (Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog)
Gap 0.80-0.90 mm (0.0315-0.0354 in)
Torque 17 N.m, (13 lb ft)
Starting
Starter STARTER REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT START/STOP)
STARTER REPLACEMENT (LV7)
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 140 N.m (103 lb ft). See tightening sequence illustration under: INSTALLATION PROCEDURE