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Specifications Index

CAPRICE, CAPRICE IMPALA SS, ROADMASTER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
Automatic TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Caprice Manual TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Roadmaster Manual TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut NA
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 SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Drive Belt Routing See appropriate figure under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psi
Thermostat R & I
4.3L NA
5.7L NA
Water Pump R & I
4.3L WATER PUMP
5.7L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
4.3L
Compression COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure 6 psi (41 kPa) at 1,000 RPM, 18 psi (124 kPa) at 2,000 RPM and 24 psi (165 kPa) at 4,000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
5.7L
Compression COMPRESSION
Oil pressure 6 psi (41 kPa) at 1,000 RPM, 18 psi (124 kPa) at 2,000 RPM and 24 psi (165 kPa) at 4,000 RPM
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 74 Ft. lbs. (100 N.m)
Tighten bolts evenly using crisscross sequence
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 41-47 psi (283-324 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Filter Location In-line fuel filter mounted in fuel line ahead of fuel injection system.
Fuel Filter R & I IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 30,000 Ohms Maximum
Ignition Wires (Routing) See figure under OPTI-SPARK DISTRIBUTOR
Spark Plug
Type AC 41-943
Gap .050 In. (1.27 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. lbs. (20 N.m)
Starting
Starter ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. lbs. (136 N.m)