Common Specs & Procedures

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 Battery Charts under SPECIFICATIONS .
2.4L		See Battery Charts under SPECIFICATIONS .
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence		BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Disc Brakes		SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes		N/A
Torque		See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table under SPECIFICATIONS .
Charging
2.0L
Generator		See ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS CHART under SPECIFICATIONS .
Torque		See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table under TIGHTENING TORQUES
2.4L
Generator		See ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS CHART under SPECIFICATIONS .
Torque		See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table under TIGHTENING TORQUES
Drive Belts
2.0L
Adjustment		Self-Adjusting Tensioner
Belt Routing		See Drive Belt Tensioner & Belt Routing figure under REMOVAL .
2.4L
Adjustment		Self-Adjusting Tensioner
Belt Routing		See Drive Belt Tensioner & Belt Routing figure under REMOVAL .
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 (LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM)
	Fuel Pressure Release Procedure	RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE
Ignition
2.0L
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification		1-3-4-2: Also refer to FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION .
	Ignition Wires (Resistance)	Coil On Plug. See IGNITION COIL for coil resistance.
	Ignition Wires Routing	Coil On Plug
2.4L
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification		1-3-4-2: Also refer to FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION .
	Ignition Wires Resistance	Coil On Plug. See IGNITION COIL for coil resistance.
	Ignition Wires Routing	Coil On Plug
Spark Plugs
2.0L		SPECIFICATIONS
2.4L		SPECIFICATIONS
Starting
2.0L
Starter		See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS CHART under SPECIFICATIONS .
Torque		Starter Mounting Bolt: 31.1-39.8 ft. lb. (42.2-53.9 N.m)
2.4L
Starter		See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS CHART under SPECIFICATIONS .
Torque		Starter Mounting Bolt: 36.2-47.0 ft. lb. (49.0-63.7 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)