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Common Specs & Procedures

FORTE & FORTE KOUP COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque See TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION table under WHEN INSTALLING CONNECTING PARTS and applicable component in AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM article.
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 196.1~274.5 N.m (20.0~28.0 Kgf.m, 144.6~202.5 lb.ft)
Rear 90~110 N.m (9.0~11.0 Kgf.m, 65~80 lb.ft)
Battery CHARGING SYSTEM
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TIGHTENING TORQUES
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications N/A
Torque N/A
Charging
Generator CHARGING SYSTEM
Torque CHARGING SYSTEM
Drive Belts
Adjustment Auto tensioner
Drive Belt Routing See appropriate figure under WATER PUMP .
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications See SPECIFICATIONS .
Radiator Cap Pressure 83 ~ 110 kPa (12 ~ 16 psi)
Thermostat R & I THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.0L
Compression COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION
Oil Pressure 15.6 psi (108 kPa) or above at 1000 RPM with oil temperature at 230± 36°F (110±2°C).
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TIGHTENING TORQUES
2.4L
Compression COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION
Oil Pressure 21.3 psi (147 kPa) or above at 1000 RPM with oil temperature at 230± 36°F (110±2°C).
Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TIGHTENING TORQUES
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 86.8-93.9 ft. lbs. (117.6-127.4 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 49-50.5 psi (338-348 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Filter Location Fuel Filter is part of Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification 1-3-4-2. No. 1 cylinder is closest to water pump. Also see FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION .
Ignition Coil (Resistance)
Standard value 0.62 ohms ± 10%
Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil On Plug
Spark Plug
Type FK16HQR11
Gap 0.0394-0.0433 in. (1.0-1.1 mm)
Torque Information not available from manufacturer
Starting
Starter STARTING SYSTEM
Torque STARTER
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Torque TIGHTENING TORQUES
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 65-80 ft. lbs. (90-110 N.m)