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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSCOMMON SPECS & PROCEDURESSPECIFICATIONS INDEX
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T
Specifications Index
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 TSECTION Specifications Index
CAVALIER & SUNFIRE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub | |||
| Front | 144 Ft. Lbs. (195 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LF, LR, RF. Also see BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | See appropriate illustration under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 15 psi or specification stamped on cap. | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 2.2L | N/A | ||
| 2.4L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.2L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 2.4L | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.2 L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil Pressure | Normal oil pressure is 56 psi (3.9 kg/cm2 ) at 3000 RPM. | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 2.4 L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil Pressure | Oil pressure should be at least 10 psi (.7 kg/cm2 ) at 900 RPM, or 30 psi (2.1 kg/cm2 ) at 2000 RPM. | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 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 Torque | |||
| 2.2 L | 55 Ft. Lbs. (75 N.m). Apply thread locking compound to bolts. | ||
| 2.4 L | Step 1 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m), Step 2 Additional 45Β° | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | Ignition On, Engine Off, 52-58 psi (3.7-4.1 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (EXCEPT SATURN) | ||
| Fuel Filter Location and R & I | REMOVAL PROCEDURE (CAVALIER, SUNFIRE) | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | NA | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| Type | |||
| 2.2 L | AC 41-928 | ||
| 2.4 L | AC 41-942 | ||
| Gap | .050 In. (1.27 mm) | ||
| Torque | 13 Ft. Lbs. (18 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | N/A | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 100 Ft. Lbs. (136 N.m) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.