Common Specs & Procedures
OPTIMA COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Climate Control Air Filter (Cabin Air Filter) | CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER | ||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TIGHTENING TORQUES | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 202.5-217.0 ft. lbs. (274.6-294.2 N.m) | ||
| Rear (Hub assembly mounting bolt) | 43.4-50.6 ft. lbs. (58.8-68.6 N.m) | ||
| Battery | |||
| 1.6L | See Battery Charts under BATTERY . | ||
| 2.0L | See Battery Charts under BATTERY . | ||
| 2.4L | See Battery Charts under BATTERY . | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING | ||
| Disc Brakes | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | N/A | ||
| Torque | See TIGHTENING TORQUES . | ||
| Charging | |||
| 1.6L | |||
| Generator | See ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS CHART under ALTERNATOR . | ||
| Torque | See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table under TIGHTENING TORQUES | ||
| 2.0L | |||
| Generator | See ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS CHART under ALTERNATOR . | ||
| Torque | See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table under TIGHTENING TORQUES | ||
| 2.4L | |||
| Generator | See ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS CHART under CHARGING SYSTEM . | ||
| Torque | See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table under TIGHTENING TORQUES | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| 1.6L | |||
| Adjustment | Self-Adjusting Tensioner | ||
| Belt Routing | See "Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram" figure under INSTALLATION . | ||
| 2.0L | |||
| Adjustment | Self-Adjusting Tensioner | ||
| Belt Routing | See "Engine Drive Belt Routing Diagram" figure under INSTALLATION . | ||
| 2.4L | |||
| 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 . | ||
| 2.0L | See Cooling System under SPECIFICATIONS . | ||
| 2.4L | See Cooling System under SPECIFICATIONS . | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | |||
| 1.6L | 13.51-17.78 psi (93.16-122.58 kPa) | ||
| 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 | |||
| 1.6L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 2.0L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 2.4L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 1.6L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 2.0L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 2.4L | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | |||
| 1.6L | COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| 2.0L | COMPRESSION PRESSURE INSPECTION | ||
| 2.4L | 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) | ||
| 2.0L | 17.07 psi (117.68 kPa) or above at 1, 000 RPM with Oil temperature 110 ± 2°C (230 ± 35.6°F) | ||
| 2.4L | 17.07 psi (117.68 kPa) or above at 1, 000 RPM with Oil temperature 110 ± 2°C (230 ± 35.6°F) | ||
| Overhaul | |||
| 1.6L | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 2.0L | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 2.4L | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | |||
| 1.6L | TIGHTENING TORQUES | ||
| 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 | |||
| 1.6L | 52.8-55.7 ft. lbs. (71.5-75.5 N.m) | ||
| 2.0L | 86.8-94.0 ft. lbs. (117.7-127.5 N.m) | ||
| 2.4L | 86.8-94.0 ft. lbs. (117.7-127.5 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| 1.6L | |||
| Fuel Filter Location | Fuel Filter is part of Fuel Pump Module. | ||
| Fuel Filter | FUEL FILTER | ||
| Fuel Pump | LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP | ||
| Pressure Specification | Over 42.06 psi (Over 290 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE TEST (LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Release Procedure | RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE | ||
| 2.0L | |||
| Fuel Filter Location | Fuel Filter is part of Fuel Pump Module. | ||
| Fuel Filter | FUEL FILTER | ||
| Fuel Pump | LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP | ||
| Pressure Specification | Over 42.06 psi (Over 290 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE TEST (LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM) | ||
| 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 | LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP | ||
| Pressure Specification | Over 42.06 psi (Over 290 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE TEST (LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM) | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2.0L | |||
| 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 | |||
| 1.6L | SPARK PLUG | ||
| 2.0L | SPARK PLUG | ||
| 2.4L | 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) | ||
| 2.0L | |||
| Starter | See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS CHART under STARTING SYSTEM . | ||
| Torque | Starter Mounting Bolt: 36.2-47.0 ft. lb. (49.0-63.7 N.m) | ||
| 2.4L | |||
| 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 TORQUES | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Lug Nut Torque | 65.1-79.6 ft. lb. (88.3-107.9 N.m) | ||