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Specifications Index

CENTURY, REGAL, GRAND PRIX SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
Automatic TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Manual TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 151 Ft. Lbs. (205 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE TABLE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LF, LR, RF
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator See table under DESCRIPTION
Torque
3.1L 3.1L L82 (VIN M)
3.8 (VIN K) 3.8L L36 (VIN K)
3.8 (VIN 1) 3.8L L67 (VIN 1)
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Drive Belt Routing See appropriate figure under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications Coolant capacity for Ethylene Glycol:
3.1L 5.46 L (5.8 quarts)
3.8L 5.0 L (5.3 quarts)
Radiator Cap Pressure Radiator cap pressure stamped on cap
Thermostat R & I
3.1L THERMOSTAT
3.8L THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
3.1L WATER PUMP
3.8L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
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
3.8L
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
3.1L 73 N.m (54 lb. ft.)
Apply Thread Locker (12345382)
3.8L
Step 1 15 N.m (11 lb. ft.)
Step 2 Additional 30 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
3.1L 284-325 kPa (41-47 psi)
3.8L 333-376 kPa (48-55 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
3.1L FUEL PRESSURE CHECK
3.8L FUEL PRESSURE CHECK
Fuel Filter Location Located in fuel line
Fuel Filter R & I
3.1L IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
3.8L IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plug Wires (Resistance) 7,000 Ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing) NA
Spark Plug
3.1L
Type AC 41-940
Gap 0.060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 15 lb. ft. (20 N.m)
3.8L VIN K
Type AC 41-606
Gap 0.060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 15 lb. ft. (20 N.m)
3.8L VIN 1
Type AC 41-601
Gap 0.060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 15 lb. ft. (20 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
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)