Common Specs And Procedures Index
EQUINOX AND TERRAIN COMMON SPECS AND PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES | ||
| Torque | Automatic
- FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS Manual - FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Axle Nut/Hub Nut/Wheel Driveshaft Nut | |||
| Front/Rear | See applicable component under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS . | ||
| Battery | BATTERY DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION | ||
| 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) . |
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| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | CHARGING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | 1.5L (LYX)
- Serpentine belt used, not adjustable. 1.6L (LH7) Diesel - Serpentine belt used, not adjustable. 2.0L (LTG) - Serpentine belt used, not adjustable. |
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| Drive Belt Routing | 1.5L (LYX)
- See the figure under.DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1.6L (LH7) Diesel - See the figure under GENERATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT REPLACEMENT . 2.0L (LTG) - See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT . |
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| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Pressure stamped on cap. | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 1.5L (LYX) | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LYX) | ||
| 1.6L (LH7) Diesel | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LH7) | ||
| 2.0L (LTG) | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LTG) | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 1.5L (LYX) | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LYX) | ||
| 1.6L (LH7) Diesel | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LH7) | ||
| 2.0L (LTG) | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LTG) | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 1.5L (LYX) | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil Pressure | Oil Pressure - Minimum - @1500 RPM 100°C (212°F) 200 - 250 kPa (29 - 36 psi) |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 1.6L (LH7) Diesel | |||
| Compression | There should not be more than 10 percent difference between a suspect cylinder and the average compression of all 4 cylinders. Compression - 2000 kPa (290 psi) ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST |
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| Oil pressure | Oil Pressure with Idle Speed and under hot running conditions Solenoid: On - 100 kPa / 800 RPM Solenoid: Off - 100 kPa/ 800 RPM |
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| Oil Pressure with 4000 RPM under hot running conditions Solenoid: On - 260-280 kPa / 4000 RPM Solenoid: Off - 660-680 kPa / 4000 RPM |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 2.0L (LTG) | |||
| Compression | The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder. No cylinder should read less than 690 kPa (100 psi). Highest pressure in any 1 cylinder 1035 kPa (150 psi) ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST |
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| Oil Pressure | Oil Pressure - Minimum - @1000 RPM @ 90°C (194°F) 206.84-482.63 kPa (30-70 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 | 1.5L (LYX) (Automatic Transmission) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLEX PLATE REPLACEMENT First Pass - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Final Pass - Additional 70 degrees 1.6L (LH7) Diesel (Automatic Transmission) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLEX PLATE REPLACEMENT First Pass - 60 N.m (44 lb ft) Final Pass - Additional 45 degrees 2.0L (LTG) (Automatic Transmission) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLEX PLATE REPLACEMENT First Pass - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Final Pass - Additional 40 degrees |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 1.5L (LYX) Not Running - 690 kPa (100 PSI) ± 5% Running - 345 - 650 kPa (50 - 94 PSI) 1.6L (LH7) Diesel 2.0L (LTG) Not Running - 600 kPa (87 PSI) Running - 345-650 kPa (50-94 PSI) |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | 1.5L (LYX)
- CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION 1.6L (LH7) Diesel - CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION 2.0L (LTG) - CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION |
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| Fuel Filter Location | 1.5L (LYX)
- Fuel filter is part of the fuel tank fuel pump module 1.6L (LH7) Diesel - Fuel filter is part of the fuel tank fuel pump module 2.0L (LTG) - Fuel filter is part of the fuel tank fuel pump module |
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| Fuel Filter R & I | 1.5L (LYX)
- FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD)
or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (AWD) 1.6L (LH7) Diesel - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD) or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (AWD) 2.0L (LTG) - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD) or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (AWD) |
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| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | Coil on plug | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| 1.5L (LYX) | Coil on plug. | ||
| 1.6L (LH7) Diesel | Coil on plug. | ||
| 2.0L (LTG) | Coil on plug. | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 1.5L (LYX) (See parts catalog) | |||
| Gap | 0.024 - 0.028 in (0.60 - 0.70 mm) | ||
| Torque | 17 N.m (13 lb ft) | ||
| 1.6L (LH7) Diesel (See parts catalog) | |||
| Gap | N/A | ||
| Torque | 12 lb ft (16.5 N.m) | ||
| 2.0L (LTG) (See parts catalog) | |||
| Gap | 0.037 - 0.043 in (0.95 - 1.10 mm) | ||
| Torque | 20 N.m (15 lb ft) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION | ||
| 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, please see Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence figure under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE . |
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