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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CRUZE LS, 1.8L ENG VIN H, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONS INDEXCOMMON SPECS AND PROCEDURESCOMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
2013 Chevrolet Cruze LS, 1.8L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans
Common Specifications & Procedures
2013 Chevrolet Cruze LS, 1.8L Eng VIN H, Standard TransSECTION Common Specifications & Procedures
CRUZE COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Automatic System FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Manual system FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| Oil Pressure | At Idle 22 psi (150 kPa) At 3000 RPM 55-94 psi (380-650 kPa) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.