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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 COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Shaft Nut (Front) 162 Ft. Lbs. (220 N.m)
Axle Shaft Nut (Rear) 177 Ft. Lbs. (240 N.m)
Battery
2.5L NA SPECIFICATION
2.4L Turbo SPECIFICATION
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence AIR BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Front SPECIFICATION
Rear SPECIFICATION
Torque See Torque Specifications in text under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator
2.5L NA SPECIFICATION
2.4L Turbo SPECIFICATION
Torque
2.5L NA See Torque Specifications in text under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2.4L Turbo See Torque Specifications in text under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.5L NA INSTALLATION
2.4L Turbo INSTALLATION
Belt Routing
2.5L NA INSTALLATION
2.4L Turbo INSTALLATION
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
2.5L NA SPECIFICATION
2.4L Turbo SPECIFICATION
Radiator Cap Pressure 14-18 psi (.95-1.25 kg/cm2 )
Thermostat R & I
2.5L NA THERMOSTAT
2.4L Turbo THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.5L NA WATER PUMP
2.4L Turbo WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
Compression
2.5L NA 152-203 psi (1050-1, 400 kPa (11-14 kg/cm > 2 )
2.4L Turbo 196-254 psi (1, 350-1, 750 kPa (14-18 kgf/cm2 )
Oil Pressure
2.5L NA At 600 r/min
50 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm2 , 7 psi) or more
At 3, 000 RPM
230 kPa (2.3 kgf/cm2 , 33 psi) or more
2.4L Turbo At 700 RPM
50 kPa (0.5 kg/cm2 , 7 psi) or more
At 3, 000 RPM
350 kPa (3.6 kg/cm2 , 51 psi) or more
Overhaul
2.5L NA SPECIFICATION
2.4L Turbo SPECIFICATION
Torque
2.5L NA See Torque Specifications in text for appropriate items under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2.4L Turbo See Torque Specifications in text for appropriate items under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE.
Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque
2.5L NA 1st step: 22.1 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m)
2nd step: 30°-35°
2.4L Turbo 1st step: 22.1 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m)
2nd step: 30°-35°
Fuel System
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.5L NA INSPECTION
2.4L Turbo INSPECTION
Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter is attached to Fuel Pump Unit located fuel tank.
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.5L NA FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
2.4L Turbo FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
2.5L NA Engine is equipped with Coil-On-Plug ignition.
2.4L Turbo Engine is equipped with Coil-On-Plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engines are equipped with Coil-On-Plug ignition.
Spark Plug
2.5L NA NGK: DILKAR7Q8 / Gap: 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 in.) / Tightening Torque: 18 N.m (13.3 ft-lb)
2.4L Turbo NGK: SILKFR8A6 / Gap: 0.5 - 0.6 mm (0.020 - 0.024 in.) / Tightening Torque: 18 N.m (13.3 ft-lb)
Starting
Starter
2.5L NA SPECIFICATION
2.4L Turbo SPECIFICATION
Torque 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications
Front WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Rear WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Torque
Front See Torque Specifications in text under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Rear See Torque Specifications in text under COMPONENTS WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 88.5 Ft. Lbs. (120 N.m)