Common Specs & Procedures Index
MALIBU COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | Approximate Fluid Capacities | ||
| Torque | Fastener Specifications | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Tighten | First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft) Second Pass: Release 45 degrees Final Pass: 250 N.m (199 lb ft) |
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| Battery | Battery Inspection/Test , or Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RIGHT REAR, LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) , or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) |
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| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | Disc Brake Component Specifications | ||
| Torque | Fastener Specifications | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | Charging System Test , or Generator Replacement (LTG) , or Generator Replacement (LFV) | ||
| Torque | Fastener Specifications | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | See the figure under 1.5L Water Pump, Air Conditioning Compressor, and Generator Belt Replacement See the figure under 2.0L Drive Belt Replacement |
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| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Pressure Stamped On Cap | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 1.5L 2.0L |
1.5L Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LFV) 2.0L Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LTG) |
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| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 1.5L 2.0L |
1.5L Water Pump Replacement (LFV) 2.0L Water Pump Replacement (LTG) |
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| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 1.5L (LFV), 2.0L (LTG) | |||
| Compression | 1.5L Engine Compression Test 2.0L Engine Compression Test |
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| Oil Pressure | 1.5L at 1500 RPM 100°C 29-36 psi 200-250 kPa 2.0L at 700 RPM 100°C 20-29 psi 140-200 kPa |
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| Overhaul | 1.5L Engine Mechanical Specifications 2.0L Engine Mechanical Specifications |
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| Torque | 1.5L Fastener Specifications 2.0L Fastener Specifications |
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| 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 | |||
| 1.5L | First Pass - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Second Pass - 30 N.m (22 lb ft) Final Pass - additional 70 degrees |
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| 2.0L | First Pass - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Second Pass - 30 N.m (22 lb ft) Final Pass - additional 40 degrees |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification - 1.5L, 2.0L | Ignition ON, Scan Tool Commanded - 345-650 kPa (50-94 PSI) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | 1.5L Circuit/System Verification 2.0L Circuit/System Verification |
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| Fuel Filter Location | Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | 1.5L Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement 2.0L Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement |
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| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | Coil On Plug | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | Coil On Plug | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| See Parts Catalog for Application | |||
| Gap | 1.5L - 0.60-0.70 mm (0.024-0.028 in) 2.0L - 0.95-1.10 mm (0.037-0.043 in) |
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| Torque | 1.5L - 17 N.m (13 lb ft) 2.0L - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) |
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| Starting | |||
| Starter | Starter Replacement (LFV) 1.5L , or Starter Replacement (LTG) 2.0L | ||
| Torque | Fastener Specifications | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | Wheel Alignment Specifications | ||
| Torque | Fastener Specifications | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 140 N.m (103 lb ft) For Tightening Sequence, see the figure under Installation Procedure |
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