Common Specs & Procedures

K5 COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System		Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Climate Control Air Filter (Cabin Air Filter)		CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
Service		SPECIFICATIONS
Torque		TIGHTENING TORQUE
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front		217.0-231.5 ft. lbs. (294.2-313.8 N.m)
Rear (AWD)		217.0-231.5 ft. lbs. (294.2-313.8 N.m)
Battery
1.6L		See Battery Charts under BATTERY .
2.5L		See Battery Charts under BATTERY .
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence		BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURES
Disc Brakes		SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes		N/A
Torque		See TIGHTENING TORQUE .
Charging
1.6L
Generator		See ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS CHART under ALTERNATOR .
Torque		See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table under TIGHTENING TORQUE
2.5L
Generator		See ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS CHART under ALTERNATOR .
Torque		See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table under TIGHTENING TORQUE
Drive Belts
1.6L
Adjustment		Self-Adjusting Tensioner
Belt Routing		See "Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram" figure under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
2.5L
Adjustment		Self-Adjusting Tensioner
Belt Routing		See "Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram" figure under INSTALLATION .
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications
	1.6L	See Cooling System under SPECIFICATIONS .
	2.5L	See Cooling System under SPECIFICATIONS .
Radiator Cap Pressure
	1.6L	13.51-17.78 psi (93.16-122.58 kPa)
	2.5L	13.51-17.78 psi (93.16-122.58 kPa)
Thermostat R & I
	1.6L	INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT MODULE (ITM)
	2.5L	INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT MODULE (ITM)
Water Pump R & I
	1.6L	WATER PUMP
	2.5L	WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
Compression
	1.6L	COMPRESSION TEST
	2.5L	COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION
Oil Pressure
	1.6L	14.5 psi (100 kPa) or above at 1, 000 RPM with Oil temperature 110 ± 2°C (230 ± 35.6°F)
	2.5L	17.06 psi (117.68 kPa) or above at 1, 000 RPM with Oil temperature 110 ± 2°C (230 ± 35.6°F)
Overhaul
	1.6L	SPECIFICATIONS
	2.5L	SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
	1.6L	TIGHTENING TORQUE
	2.5L	TIGHTENING TORQUE
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
	1.6L	52.8-55.7 ft. lbs. (71.5-75.5 N.m)
	2.5L	94.0-101.3 ft. lbs. (127.5-137.3 N.m)
Fuel System
1.6L
Fuel Filter Location		Fuel Filter is part of Fuel Pump Module.
	Fuel Filter	FUEL FILTER
	Fuel Pump	FUEL PUMP AND TUBE ASSEMBLY
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
2.5L
Fuel Filter Location		Fuel Filter is part of Fuel Pump Module.
	Fuel Filter	FUEL FILTER
	Fuel Pump	FUEL PUMP AND TUBE ASSEMBLY
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
1.6L
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
2.5L
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
1.6L		SPARK PLUG
2.5L		SPARK PLUG
Starting
1.6L
Starter		See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS CHART under STARTING SYSTEM .
Torque		Starter Mounting Bolt: 36.2-47.0 ft. lb. (49.0-63.7 N.m)
2.5L
Starter		See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS CHART under STARTING SYSTEM .
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		79.6-94.0 ft. lb. (107.9-127.5 N.m)