Common Specs & Procedures Index

SORENTO COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System		Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service		SPECIFICATION
Torque		WHEN INSTALLING CONNECTING PARTS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut		159 ft. lbs. (216 N.m)
Battery
2.4L GDI		BATTERY
2.4L MPI		BATTERY and CHARGING SYSTEM .
3.5L		BATTERY and CHARGING SYSTEM
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence		BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc Brakes		SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes		N/A
Torque		Torque specifications are found in figures and in text in appropriate BRAKES article. Also refer to TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Charging
Generator
	2.4L GDI	ALTERNATOR
	2.4L MPI	CHARGING SYSTEM
	3.5L	CHARGING SYSTEM
Torque
	2.4L GDI & MPI	Refer to tightening torque in text under REPAIR PROCEDURES .
	3.5L	Refer to tightening torque in text under REPLACEMENT .
Drive Belts
Adjustment		N/A
Belt Routing
	2.4L GDI & MPI	See Identifying Drive Belt figure under REMOVAL .
	3.5L	See Identifying Drive Belt figure under REMOVAL .
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
	2.4L GDI	6.8 L (7.18US qt, 5.98 Imp. qt)
	2.4L MPI	6.6 L (6.97US qt, 5.80 Imp. qt)
	3.5L	8.6L (9.1Us.qts, 7.6 Imp. qts)
Radiator Cap Pressure		12-16 psi
Thermostat R & I
	2.4L GDI	THERMOSTAT
	2.4L MPI	THERMOSTAT
	3.5L	THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
	2.4L GDI	WATER PUMP
	2.4L MPI	WATER PUMP
	3.5L	WATER PUMP .
Engine Mechanical
Compression
	2.4L GDI	COMPRESSION TEST
	2.4L MPI	COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION
	3.5L	COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION
Oil Pressure
	2.4L GDI	Oil pressure should be 22.33 psi (147.09 kPa) at 1000 RPM and engine temperature at 230°F ± 35.6°F (110°C ± 2°C).
	2.4L MPI	Oil pressure should be 21.33 psi (147.10 kPa) at 1000 RPM and engine temperature at 230°F ± 35.6°F (110°C ± 2°C).
	3.5L	Oil pressure should be 18.77 psi (130 kPa) at 1000 RPM and engine temperature at 230°F ± 35.6°F (110°C ± 2°C).
Overhaul
	2.4L GDI	SPECIFICATIONS
	2.4L MPI	SPECIFICATIONS
	3.5L	SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
	2.4L GDI	TIGHTENING TORQUES
	2.4L MPI	TIGHTENING TORQUES
	3.5L	TIGHTENING TORQUES
Fluid Specifications		See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flexplate Torque		86.8 ~ 93.9 ft. lbs. (117.6 ~ 127.4 N.m)
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location		Fuel filter is part of fuel pump.
Pressure Specification
	2.4L GDI	Low pressure fuel line: 480-520 kPa (4.9-5.3 kgf/cm² , 69.6-75.4 psi)
	2.4L MPI	324-363 kPa (3.3-3.7 kgf/cm² , 46.9-52.6 psi)
	3.5L	379.5 kPa (3.87 kgf/cm² , 55.0 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
	2.4L GDI	FUEL PRESSURE TEST (LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM)
	2.4L MPI	FUEL PRESSURE TEST
	3.5L	FUEL PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Pressure Release Procedure
	2.4L GDI	RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE
	2.4L MPI	RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE
	3.5L	RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE
Ignition
Ignition Coil
	2.4L GDI	IGNITION SYSTEM
	2.4L MPI	IGNITION SYSTEM
	3.5L	IGNITION SYSTEM
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification		FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plugs
Type
	2.4L GDI	FXU16HR11
	2.4L MPI	FK16HQR11
	3.5L	SILIKR7B11/RER8WMPB4
Standard Gap		1.0-1.1 mm (0.0394-0.0433 in.)
Starting
Starter
	2.4L GDI	STARTING SYSTEM
	2.4L MPI	STARTING SYSTEM
	3.5L	STARTING SYSTEM
Torque
	2.4L GDI & MPI	Mounting Bolt: 31-40 ft. lbs. (42.2-53.9 N.m)
	3.5L	Mounting Bolt: 36-47 ft. lbs. (49.0-63.7 N.m)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications		ALIGNMENT
Torque		Tightening torque specifications are included in text under ALIGNMENT .
Wheel & Tire
Lug Nut Torque		65-80 ft. lbs. (88-108 N.m)