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Specifications Index

NOTE: The 2003 9-3 Series (early model) was released in late 2002 and (late model) in mid 2003. The early 2003 model is specified, by the manufacturer, as the 9400 and the late model is specified, by the manufacturer, as the 9440. Both models differ in specifications. Before servicing the vehicle, be sure the correct specifications are being utilized.
9-3 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service TECHNICAL DATA
Torque TIGHTENING TORQUES
Axle Shaft Hub Nut
Sport Sedan 170 Ft. Lbs. (230 Nm)
Except Sport Sedan 125 Ft. Lbs. (170 Nm) + 45 Degrees. If using hub nut without face groove, tighten to 214 Ft.Lbs. (290 N.m).
Battery NA
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Torque NA
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing DRIVE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 14-15 psi (97-103 kPa)
Thermostat R& I THERMOSTAT (B235R, B205L/R)
Water Pump R & I COOLANT PUMP (B235R, B205L/R)
Engine Mechanical
Compression GENERAL DATA (4-CYLINDER)
Oil Pressure OIL PRESSURES
Overhaul TECHNICAL DATA
Torque TIGHTENING TORQUES:
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 14.8 Ft. Lbs. (20 Nm) + 50 Degrees
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Location Located in delivery line between fuel pump and fuel rail at front of fuel tank on right-hand side. Filter is protected by a cover.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL FILTER
Pressure Release Procedure Remove fuse 32 for fuel pump while engine is running. Switch off ignition once engine stops. Refit fuse.
Pressure Specifications FUEL PUMP
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure LEAK TEST, FUEL PRESSURE, FLOW CAPACITY AND ADAPTATION PROCEDURE
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Routing) NA
Spark Plugs
Type NGK PFR 6T-10G
Gap .039" (1.00 mm)
Torque 21 Ft. Lbs. (28 Nm)
Starting
Starter TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Torque NA
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TIGHTENING TORQUES
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Stud Torque 81 Ft. Lbs. (110 Nm)