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Common Specs & Procedures

ECLIPSE COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service
Automatic & Manual See GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS and SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS .
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 226 +/- 29 N.m (167 +/- 21 ft-lb)
Rear 73 ± 7 N.m (54 ± 5 ft-lb)
Battery ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes (Parking Brake)
Service Specifications Refer to SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.4L DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK <2.4L ENGINE>
3.8L GENERATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT <3.8L ENGINE>
Belt Routing
2.4L >>A<< DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
3.8L INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications SERVICE SPECIFICATION
Radiator Cap Pressure Standard value: 93 - 123 kPa (14 - 18 psi), Minimum limit: 83 kPa (12 psi)
Thermostat R & I
2.4L REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE>
3.8L REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <3.8L ENGINE>
Water Pump R & I
2.4L REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2.4L ENGINE>
3.8L REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <3.8L ENGINE>
Engine Mechanical
2.4L
Compression Standard value (at engine speed of 200 r/min): 1, 560 kPa (226 psi). Minimum limit (at engine speed of 200 r/min): 1, 130 kPa (164 psi). Difference between cylinders: Limit: 98 kPa (14 psi)
Oil Pressure Oil pressure at curb idle is 4.2 psi (29 kPa). At 3, 500 r/min: 294 - 686 kPa (43 - 100 psi).
Overhaul SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
3.8L
Compression Standard value (at engine speed of 200 r/min): 1, 550 kPa (225 psi). Minimum limit (at engine speed of 200 r/min): 1, 110 kPa (161 psi). Difference between cylinders: Limit: 98 kPa (14 psi)
Oil pressure Oil pressure at curb idle is 4.2 psi (29 kPa). At 3, 500 r/min: 294 - 686 kPa (43 - 100 psi).
Overhaul SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate
2.4L 132 ± 5 N.m (98 ± 3 ft-lb)
3.8L 74 +/- 1 N. m (54 +/- 1 ft-lb)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification (while the engine is running) At Curb Idle Standard Value: Approximately : 47 psi (324 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.4L FUEL PRESSURE TEST
3.8L FUEL PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Filter Location FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.4L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
3.8L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) N/A
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.4L <2.4L ENGINE>
3.8L <3.8L ENGINE>
Spark Plug
2.4L
Type NGK: LZFR6AI
Gap Standard Value: 0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm). Limit: 1.2 mm (0.047 inch)
Torque 25 +/- 4 N.m (18 +/- 3 ft-lb)
3.8L
Type NGK: 1FR6B-K
Gap Standard Value: 0.028-0.031 in. (0.7-0.8 mm). Limit: 0.95 mm (0.037 inch)
Torque 25 +/- 4 N.m (18 +/- 3 ft-lb)
Starting
Starter SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications
Front SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Rear SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
Front FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Rear FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 66-80 ft. lbs. (88-108 N.m)