Common Specifications & Procedures

2013 Chevrolet Cruze LS, 1.8L Eng VIN H, Standard TransSECTION Common Specifications & Procedures
CRUZE COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Automatic System FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Manual system FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 1st step 111 Ft. Lb. (150 N.m)
2nd step release tension 45 degrees
3rd step 184 Ft. Lb. (250 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE BLEEDING)
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 See FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (1.4L LUV) Or FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (1.8L LUW AND LWE)
Drive Belts
Adjustment Serpentine drive belts are not adjustable.
Drive Belt Routing 1.4L See illustration under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.8L See illustration under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (1.4L LUV) Or ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (1.8L LUW AND LWE)
Radiator Cap Pressure Specificaiton is stamped on pressure cap.
Thermostat R & I
1.4L And 1.8L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT
Water Pump R & I
1.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (1.4L LUV)
1.8L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (1.8L LUW AND LWE)
Engine Mechanical
1.4L
Compression Maximum pressure differential 100 kPa (14.5 psi). See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Nominal Pressure: Turbo Engines 1200 kPa - 1400 kPa (174 psi - 203.1 psi)
Oil Pressure At Idle 22 psi (150 kPa)
At 3000 RPM 55-94 psi (380-650 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
1.8L
Compression Maximum pressure differential 100 kPa (14.5 psi). See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Nominal Pressure N/A
Oil pressure N/A
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque Step 1 = 44 Ft. Lb. (60 N.m)
Step 2 = + 45 degrees
Step 3 = + 15 degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 1.4L & 1.8L KOEO 50-94 PSI (345-650 kPa) Energized With Scan Tool
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 1.4L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
1.8L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Filter Location The fuel strainer is attached to the lower end of the fuel pump module.
Fuel Filter R & I The fuel strainer is attached to the lower end of the fuel pump module and requires no maintenance.
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
1.4L (Type = Refer to Parts Catalogue)
Gap 0.028 in (0.70 mm)
Torque 18 Ft. Lb. (25 N.m)
1.8L (Type = Refer to Parts Catalogue)
Gap .024-.028 in (0.60-0.70 mm)
Torque 18 Ft. Lb. (25 N.m)
Starting
Starter N/A
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (1.4L LUV) Or FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (1.8L LUW AND LWE)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lb. (140 N.m)
For Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence, See illustration under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE in Wheels And Tires.
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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.