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Common Specifications & Procedures

LEGACY & OUTBACK COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATION
Torque See Torque Specifications in applicable text under COMPONENT
Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162 Ft. Lbs. (220 N.m)
Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 177 Ft. Lbs. (240 N.m)
Battery
H4DO SPECIFICATION
H6DO SPECIFICATION
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
AIR BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Front SPECIFICATION
Rear SPECIFICATION
Torque See Torque Specifications in text under COMPONENT
Charging
Generator
H4DO SPECIFICATION
H6DO SPECIFICATION
Torque
H4DO See Torque Specifications in text under COMPONENT
H6DO See Torque Specifications in text under COMPONENT
Pulley H4DO: 80 Ft. Lbs. (108 N.m)
H6DO: 87 Ft Lbs. (117.5 N.m)
Drive Belts
Adjustment
H4DO INSTALLATION
H6DO INSTALLATION
Belt Routing
H4DO V-BELT
H6DO INSTALLATION
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
H4DO SPECIFICATION
H6DO SPECIFICATION
Radiator Cap Pressure 14-18 psi (.95-1.25 kg/cm2 )
Thermostat R & I
H4DO THERMOSTAT
H6DO THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
H4DO WATER PUMP
H6DO WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
Compression
H4DO 152-203 psi (1050-1, 400 kPa (11-14 kg/cm > 2 )
H6DO 164-213 psi (1, 128-1, 471 kPa (11.5-15.0 kgf/cm2 )
Oil Pressure
At Idle Speed H4DO
5.8 psi (0.4 kg/cm2 )
H6DO
14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
At 6, 000 RPM H4DO
46.8 psi (3.3 kg/cm2 )
H6DO
57 psi (4.0 kg/cm2 )
Overhaul
H4DO SPECIFICATION
H6DO SPECIFICATION
Torque
H4DO See Torque Specifications in text for appropriate items under COMPONENT
H6DO See Torque Specifications in text for appropriate items under COMPONENT
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE.
Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque
4 Cylinder 1st step: 22.1 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m)
2nd step: 30°-35°
6 Cylinder 1st step: 7.4 Ft. Lbs. (10 N.m)
2nd step: 41°-45°
Fuel System
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
H4DO INSPECTION
H6DO INSPECTION
Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter is attached to Fuel Pump Unit located fuel tank.
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
H4DO H4 ENGINES
H6DO H6 ENGINE
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
H4DO Engine is equipped with Coil-On-Plug ignition.
H6DO Engine is equipped with Coil-On-Plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engines are equipped with Coil-On-Plug ignition.
Spark Plug
H4DO NGK: SILZKAR7B11 / Gap: 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in.) / Tightening Torque: 18 N.m (13.3 ft-lb)
H6DO NGK: SILFR6C11 / Gap: 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in.) / Tightening Torque: 21 N.m (15.5 ft-lb)
Starting
Starter
H4DO SPECIFICATION
H6DO SPECIFICATION
Torque 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications
Front SPECIFICATION
Rear SPECIFICATION
Torque
Front See Torque Specifications in text under COMPONENT
Rear See Torque Specifications in text under COMPONENT
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 88.5 Ft. Lbs. (120 N.m)