Common Specs & Procedures Index
SONIC COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| SYSTEM | SPECIFICATION/PROCEDURE | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | Approximate Fluid Capacities | ||
| Torque | Fastener Specifications | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut | Style 1: 330 N.m (244 lb ft) Style 2
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| Battery | Battery Inspection/Test , or Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RIGHT REAR, LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) , or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) |
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| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | Disc Brake Component Specifications | ||
| Torque | Fastener Specifications | ||
| Drum Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | Drum Brake Component Specifications | ||
| Torque | Fastener Specifications | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | Charging System TestGenerator Replacement (LUV) | ||
| Torque | Fastener Specifications | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | See figure under Drive Belt Replacement , or Drive Belt Installation | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Pressure Stamped On Cap | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LUV) | |||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| Water Pump Replacement (LUV) | |||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | Engine Compression Test | ||
| Oil Pressure | @ Idle - 150 kPa (22 psi) @ 3000 - 3500 RPM - 380 - 650 kPa (55-94 psi) |
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| Overhaul | Engine Mechanical Specifications | ||
| Torque | Fastener 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 | |||
| Automatic Transmission Flex Plate to Torque Converter Bolt | 60 N.m + 45° + 15° (44 lb ft + 45° + 15°) NEW Fasteners | ||
| Transmission MH8 | First Pass + 35 N.m (26 lb ft) Second Pass + 30° Final Pass + 15° |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification (As Commanded By Scan Tool) | Ignition ON, Engine OFF, 345-650 (50-94 psi) (Fuel Pump Running) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | Circuit/System Verification | ||
| 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 Assemblies | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| Coil On Plug | |||
| Spark Plug | |||
| For spark plug application, See Parts Catalog | |||
| Gap | 0.70 mm (0.028 in) | ||
| Torque | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | Starter Replacement (LUV) | ||
| 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) For Tightening Sequence, see the Figure Under wheel and tire Installation Procedure |
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