Common Specifications & Procedures
RX-8 COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | MANUAL HVAC SYSTEM - BASIC SYSTEM | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in appropriate graphics in MANUAL HVAC SYSTEM - BASIC SYSTEM article. | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Rear) | 173.4-202.8 Ft. Lbs. (235-275 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY INSPECTION [13B-MSP] | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LR, RF, LF AIR BLEEDING |
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| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | BRAKE SYSTEM - TECHNICAL DATA - BRAKES | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in text and appropriate graphics in CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM article. | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR INSPECTION [13B-MSP] | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in appropriate graphics in CHARGING SYSTEM article. | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION/TENSION INSPECTION [13B-MSP] | ||
| Belt Routing | See appropriate graphic under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT [13B-MSP] . | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | ENGINE - TECHNICAL DATA | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 11-15 psi | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP] | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP] | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 1.3L (Rotary) | |||
| Compression | COMPRESSION INSPECTION [13B-MSP] | ||
| Oil Pressure | 72.5 psi (500 kPa; 5.10 kg/cm2 ) at 3, 000 RPM | ||
| Overhaul | MECHANICAL - OVERHAUL - 1.3L (13B-MSB) | ||
| Torque | TORQUE 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 Torque | 289-361 Ft. Lbs. (392-490 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 54.4-65.2 psi (375-450 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION [13B-MSP] | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | Fuel filter is located on fuel pump unit in fuel tank. | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP] | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | HIGH-TENSION LEAD INSPECTION [13B-MSP] | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | See graphic under HIGH-TENSION LEAD INSPECTION [13B-MSP] . | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 1.3L (NGK: Leading Side RE7C-L , Tailing Side RE6C-L) | |||
| Gap | 0.046-0.049 in. (1.15-1.25 mm) | ||
| Torque | 114-156 INCH Lbs. (13-18 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER INSPECTION [13B-MSP] | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in text and appropriate graphics in STARTING SYSTEM article. | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | |||
| Front | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | ||
| Rear | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | ||
| Torque | See Torque Specifications in text in WHEEL ALIGNMENT article. | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 65-88 Ft. Lbs. (88-118 N.m) | ||