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Specifications Index

CIERA SL, CENTURY SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Step 1 103 Ft. Lbs. (140 N.m)
Step 2 Additional 20°
Battery CAPACITIES
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Drive Belt Routing SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psi
Thermostat R & I
2.2L THERMOSTAT
3.1L THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.2L WATER PUMP
3.1L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.2L
Compression No Cylinder Less Than 689 kPa (100 PSI)
Lowest reading cylinder should not be less than 70 % of the highest
Oil Pressure 414 kPa (60 psi) at 1850 RPM using 10W-30 engine oil
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3.1L
Compression No Cylinder Less Than 689 kPa (100 PSI)
Lowest reading cylinder should not be less than 70 % of the highest
Oil pressure 414 kPa (60 psi) at 1850 RPM using 10W-30 engine oil
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE 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
2.2L 73 N.m (54 lb. ft.)
3.1L 83 N.m (61 lb. ft.)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 284-325 kPa (41-47 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Filter Location Located in fuel line
Fuel Filter R & I 2.2L IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
3.1L IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 30,000 Ohms Maximum
Ignition Wires (Routing) See appropriate illustration under FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Spark Plug
2.2L
Type 41-908
Gap 0.060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 15 lb. ft. (20 N.m)
3.1L
Type 41-940
Gap 0.060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 11 lb. ft. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter See table under STARTER NO-LOAD TEST
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 lb. ft. (136 N.m)