Common Specs And Procedures Index

EQUINOX AND TERRAIN COMMON SPECS AND PROCEDURES

System			Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service			APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
Torque			Automatic - FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS Manual - FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
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)
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. 2.0L (LTG) - Serpentine belt used, not adjustable.
Drive Belt Routing			1.5L (LYX) - See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 2.0L (LTG) - See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
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)
	2.0L (LTG)		ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LTG)
	Water Pump R & I
	1.5L (LYX)		WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LYX)
	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)
	Overhaul		ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
	Torque		FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
2.0L (LTG)
	Compression		ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
	Oil Pressure		Oil Pressure - Minimum - @700 RPM @ 100°C (212°F) 140-200 kPa (20-29 psi)
	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 INSTALLATION First Pass - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Second Pass - 30 N.m (22 lb ft) Final Pass - Additional 70 degrees 2.0L (LTG) (Automatic Transmission) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLEX PLATE REPLACEMENT First Pass - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Second Pass - 30 N.m (22 lb ft) Final Pass - Additional 40 degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification			1.5L (LYX) Not Running - 600 kPa (87 PSI) Running - 345 - 650 kPa (50 - 94 PSI) 2.0L (LTG) Not Running - 600 kPa (87 PSI) Running - 345 - 650 kPa (50 - 94 PSI)
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure		1.5L (LYX) - CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION 2.0L (LTG) - CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
	Fuel Filter Location		1.5L (LYX) - 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
	Fuel Filter R & I		1.5L (LYX) - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD) or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (AWD) 2.0L (LTG) - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (AWD) or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification			FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)			Coil on plug
Ignition Wires (Routing)
1.5L (LYX)			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)
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
	1.5L (LYX)
	STARTER REPLACEMENT (LYX - AWD) or STARTER REPLACEMENT (LYX - FWD)
Torque			FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
	2.0 L (LGT
		STARTER REPLACEMENT (LTG - AWD) or STARTER REPLACEMENT (LTG - FWD)
	Torque		FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
	Adjustment Specifications		WHEEL ALIGNMENT
	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