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Common Specs & Procedures Index

SORENTO COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATION
Torque WHEN INSTALLING CONNECTING PARTS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 159 ft. lbs. (216 N.m)
Battery
2.4L BATTERY and CHARGING SYSTEM .
3.5L BATTERY and CHARGING SYSTEM
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc Brakes SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes N/A
Torque Torque specifications are found in figures and in text in appropriate BRAKES article. Also refer to TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Charging
Generator
2.4L CHARGING SYSTEM
3.5L CHARGING SYSTEM
Torque
2.4L Refer to tightening torque in text under REPAIR PROCEDURES .
3.5L Refer to tightening torque in text under REPLACEMENT .
Drive Belts
Adjustment N/A
Belt Routing
2.4L See Identifying Drive Belt figure under REMOVAL .
3.5L See Identifying Drive Belt figure under REMOVAL .
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications 8.3L (8.8 US. qts, 7.3 Imp. qts.)
Radiator Cap Pressure 14-18 psi
Thermostat R & I
2.4L THERMOSTAT
3.5L THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.4L WATER PUMP ,
3.5L WATER PUMP .
Engine Mechanical
Compression
2.4L COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION ,
3.5L COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION
Oil Pressure
2.4L Oil pressure should be 21.33 psi (147.10 kPa) at 1000 RPM and engine temperature at 230°F ± 35.6°F (110°C ± 2°C).
3.5L Oil pressure should be 18.77 psi (130 kPa) at 1000 RPM and engine temperature at 230°F ± 35.6°F (110°C ± 2°C).
Overhaul
2.4L SPECIFICATIONS
3.5L SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
2.4L TIGHTENING TORQUES
3.5L TIGHTENING TORQUES
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flexplate Torque 53-56 ft. lbs. (72-76 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter is part of fuel pump.
Pressure Specification
2.4L 324-363 kPa (3.3-3.7 kgf/cm2 , 46.9-52.6 psi)
3.5L 379.5 kPa (3.87 kgf/cm2 , 55.0 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.4L FUEL PRESSURE TEST
3.5L FUEL PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Pressure Release Procedure
2.4L RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE
3.5L RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE
Ignition
Ignition Coil
2.4L IGNITION SYSTEM
3.5L IGNITION SYSTEM
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plugs
Type
2.4L FK16HQR11
3.5L SILIKR7B11/RER8WMPB4
Standard Gap 1.0-1.1 mm (0.0394-0.0433 in.)
Starting
Starter
2.4L STARTING SYSTEM
3.5L STARTING SYSTEM
Torque
2.4L Mounting Bolt: 31-40 ft. lbs. (42.2-53.9 N.m)
3.5L Mounting Bolt: 36-47 ft. lbs. (49.0-63.7 N.m)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications ALIGNMENT
Torque Tightening torque specifications are included in text under ALIGNMENT .
Wheel & Tire
Lug Nut Torque 65-80 ft. lbs. (88-108 N.m)