Specifications Index

2008 Chevrolet HHR SS, AutomaticSECTION Specifications Index
HHR SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 155 ft. lbs. (210 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR-LF-LR-RF. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications DRUM BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Serpentine drive belts are not adjustable
Belt Routing 2.0L See illustrations under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
2.2L See illustrations under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
2.4L See illustrations under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Specification is stamped on pressure cap
Thermostat R & I
2.0L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LNF)
2.2L & 2.4L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (L61, LE5)
Water Pump R & I
2.0L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LNF)
2.2L & 2.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (L61, LE5)
Engine Mechanical
2.0L
Compression No cylinder should read less than 100 psi (690 kPa)
No cylinder should be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Oil Pressure - Minimum - @1000 RPM 50-80 psi (344.75-551.60 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2.2L
Compression No cylinder should read less than 100 psi (690 kPa)
No cylinder should be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Oil Pressure - Minimum - @1000 RPM 50-80 psi (344.75-551.60 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2.4L
Compression No cylinder should read less than 100 psi (690 kPa)
No cylinder should be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure Oil Pressure - Minimum - @1000 RPM 50-80 psi (344.75-551.60 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING 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 PlateTorque
2.0L, 2.2L & 2.4L A/T & M/T First pass 39 ft. lbs. (53 N.m)
Final pass + an additional 25 degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 2.0L 57-67 psi (395-464 kPa)
2.2L 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
2.4L 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 2.0L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal (with CH 48027) and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
2.2L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
2.4L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location 2.0L The fuel strainer attaches to the lower end of the fuel pump module
2.2L The fuel strainer attaches to the lower end of the fuel pump module
2.4L The fuel strainer attaches to the lower end of the fuel pump module
Fuel Filter R & I 2.0L See FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
2.2L See FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
2.4L See FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.0L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
2.2L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
2.4L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 2.0L Coil on plug
2.2L Coil on plug
2.4L Coil on plug
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.0L Coil on plug
2.2L Coil on plug
2.4L Coil on plug
Spark Plug
2.0L (Type NA)
Gap 0.035-0.030 in (0.90-0.75 mm)
Torque 12.5-17 lb ft (17-23 N.m)
2.2L (Type GM P/N 12598004)
Gap 0.043-0.037 in (1.10-0.95 mm)
Torque 15 lb ft (20 N.m)
2.4L (Type NA)
Gap 0.043-0.037 in (1.10-0.95 mm)
Torque 15 lb ft (20 N.m)
Starting
Starter NA
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 ft. lbs. (140 N.m)
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