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Common Specs & Procedures Index

OPTIMA COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Climate Control Air Filter (Cabin Air Filter) CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
Service SPECIFICATION
Torque WHEN INSTALLING CONNECTING PARTS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 159.1-188.0 ft. lbs. (215.7-254.9 N.m)
Rear 57.8-65.0 ft. lbs. (78.4-88.2 N.m)
Battery
2.0L See charging system specifications chart under SPECIFICATIONS .
2.4L See charging system specifications chart under SPECIFICATIONS .
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc Brakes SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes N/A
Torque See Tightening Torques table under SPECIFICATIONS .
Charging
2.0L
Generator See charging system specifications chart under SPECIFICATIONS .
Torque REPAIR PROCEDURES
2.4L
Generator See charging system specifications chart under SPECIFICATIONS .
Torque REPAIR PROCEDURES
Drive Belts
2.0L
Adjustment N/A
Belt Routing See appropriate figure under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
2.4L
Adjustment N/A
Belt Routing See appropriate figure under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
2.0L See Cooling System under SPECIFICATIONS .
2.4L See Cooling System under SPECIFICATIONS .
Radiator Cap Pressure
2.0L 13.51-17.78 psi (93.16-122.58 kPa)
2.4L 13.51-17.78 psi (93.16-122.58 kPa)
Thermostat R & I
2.0L THERMOSTAT
2.4L THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.0L WATER PUMP
2.4L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
Compression
2.0L COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION
2.4L COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION
Oil Pressure
2.0L 17.07 psi (117.68 kPa) or above at 1, 000 RPM with Oil temperature 110 ± 2°C (230 ± 35.6°F)
2.4L 22.33 psi (147.09 kPa) or above at 1, 000 RPM with Oil temperature 110 ± 2°C (230 ± 35.6°F)
Overhaul
2.0L SPECIFICATIONS
2.4L SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
2.0L TIGHTENING TORQUES
2.4L TIGHTENING TORQUES
Fluid Specification See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flexplate Torque
2.0L 86.8 - 93.9 ft. lbs. (117.7 - 127.5 N.m)
2.4L 86.8 - 93.9 ft. lbs. (117.7 - 127.5 N.m)
Fuel System
2.0L
Fuel Filter Location Fuel Filter is part of Fuel Pump Module.
Fuel Filter FUEL FILTER
Fuel Pump FUEL PUMP
Pressure Specification 71.8-73.2 psi (495-505 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Pressure Release Procedure RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE
2.4L
Fuel Filter Location Fuel Filter is part of Fuel Pump Module.
Fuel Filter FUEL FILTER
Fuel Pump FUEL PUMP
Pressure Specification 69.6-75.4 psi (480-520 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Pressure Release Procedure RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE
Ignition
2.0L
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification 1-3-4-2
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil On Plug. See INSPECT IGNITION COIL for coil resistance.
Ignition Wires Routing Coil On Plug
2.4L
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification 1-3-4-2
Ignition Wires Resistance Coil On Plug. See INSPECT IGNITION COIL for coil resistance.
Ignition Wires Routing Coil On Plug
Spark Plugs
2.0L INSPECT SPARK PLUG
2.4L INSPECT SPARK PLUG
Starting
2.0L
Starter SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Starter Mounting Bolt: 31.1-39.8 ft. lb. (42.2-53.9 N.m)
2.4L
Starter SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Starter Mounting Bolt: 31.1-39.8 ft. lb. (42.2-53.9 N.m)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Torque TIGHTENING TORQUE
Wheel & Tire
Lug Nut Torque 65.1-79.6 ft. lb. (88.3-107.9 N.m)