Common Specs & Procedures Index

CX-9 COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System		Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service		HVAC TECHNICAL DATA
Torque		See Torque Specifications in text and appropriate graphics in BASIC SYSTEM - HVAC (1 OF 3) or BASIC SYSTEM - HVAC (2 OF 3) or BASIC SYSTEM - HVAC (3 OF 3)
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front		Step 1: Tighten to 125 N.m {12.75 kgf.m, 92.2 ft.lbf} Step 2: Loosen 180 degrees Step 3: Tighten to 255 N.m {26 kgf.m, 187.95 ft.lbf}
Rear		Step 1: Tighten to 280 N.m {28.55 kgf.m, 206.5 ft.lbf} Step 2: Loosen 180 degrees Step 3: Tighten to 255 N.m {26 kgf.m, 187.95 ft.lbf}
Battery		BATTERY INSPECTION
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence		BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
	Service Specifications	BRAKES TECHNICAL DATA
Torque		See Torque Specifications in text and appropriate graphics in CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM
Charging
Generator		Refer to appropriate service information.
Torque		See Torque Specifications in text and appropriate graphics in CHARGING SYSTEM LOCATION INDEX [H3T] AND/OR M HYBRID (HEV SYSTEM)
Drive Belts
Adjustment		DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER INSPECTION [H3T] AND/OR DRIVE BELT INSPECTION [PYUL]
Drive Belt Routing		Refer to ENGINE LOCATION INDEX [PYUL] AND/OR ENGINE LOCATION INDEX [H3T]
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications		TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE [PYUL](VIN A) AND/OR TECHNICAL DATA - ENGINE [H3T](VIN C & VIN D)
	Radiator Cap Pressure	93.2-122.6 kPa {0.95-1.250 kgf/cm² , 13.6-17.7 psi}
	Thermostat R & I	THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [PYUL] AND/OR THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T]
	Water Pump R & I	ELECTRIC WATER PUMP NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [PYUL] AND/OR ELECTRIC WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T]
Engine Mechanical
	Compression	COMPRESSION INSPECTION [PYUL] AND/OR COMPRESSION INSPECTION [H3T]
Oil Pressure [PYUL]		Lo: 135-165 kPa {1.38-1.68 kgf/cm² , 19.6-23.9 psi} [1, 500 RPM] Hi: 225-275 kPa {2.30-2.80 kgf/cm² , 32.7-39.8 psi} [4, 500 RPM]
	Oil Pressure [H3T]	Low hydraulic pressure: 149-182 kPa {1.52-1.85 kgf/cm² , 21.7-26.3 psi} [1, 500 rpm] High hydraulic pressure: 186-228 kPa {1.90-2.32 kgf/cm 27.0-33.0 psi} [4, 500 rpm]
Overhaul		ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T] AND/OR ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [PYUL]
	Torque	See Torque Specifications in the appropriate Engine Service Information(S).
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		Refer to a multi-step specification in DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (MM8AX-EC) AND/OR DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Fuel System
Pressure Specification		79.1-100.0 psi (545-695 kPa, 5.56-7.08 kg/cm² )
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure	NON-RETURN VALVE INSPECTION [PYUL] AND/OR NON-RETURN VALVE INSPECTION [H3T]
	Fuel Filter Location	Fuel filter is attached to fuel pump unit in fuel tank.
	Fuel Filter R & I	FUEL FILTER (HIGH-PRESSURE) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [PYUL] AND/OR FUEL FILTER (HIGH-PRESSURE) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [H3T]
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification		FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)		Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
SC22HPR8
Gap		Standard: 0.75-0.95 mm {0.030-0.037 in} New spark plug (reference): 0.75-0.85 mm {0.030-0.033 in}
Torque		17.5 N.m {1.8 kgf.m, 12.9 ft.lbf}
	NGK ILKAR7L11, DENSO ZC20HPR11
	Gap	Standard: 1.05-1.40 mm {0.0414-0.0551 in} New spark plug (reference): 1.05-1.15 mm {0.0414-0.0452 in}
	Torque	17.5 N.m {1.8 kgf.m, 12.9 ft.lbf}
Starting
Starter		STARTER INSPECTION [PYUL] AND/OR STARTER INSPECTION [H3T]
Torque		See Torque Specifications in appropriate graphics under ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM (VIN A) AND/OR ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM (VIN C & VIN D)
Wheel Alignment
	Adjustment Specifications	WHEEL ALIGNMENT
	Torque	See Torque Specifications in text in FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM and REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque		127.5 N.m {13 kgf.m, 94.05 ft.lbf}