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Specifications Index

ALLURE & LACROSSE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES
Torque Automatic System see FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Manual System see FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 118 ft. lbs. (160 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR-LF-LR-RF. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Serpentine drive belts are not adjustable
Belt Routing 3.6L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
3.8L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L26)
5.3L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Specification is stamped on pressure cap
Thermostat R & I
3.6L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LY7)
3.8L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (RPOS L26/L32)
5.3L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LS4)
Water Pump R & I
3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LY7)
3.8L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (RPOS L26/L32)
5.3L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LS4)
Engine Mechanical
3.6L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 140 psi (965 kPa).
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Oil Pressure - Minimum @ Idle 10 psi (69 kPa)
Oil Pressure - Minimum @ 2,000 RPM 20 psi (138 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
3.8L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 100 psi (689 kPa).
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Oil Pressure - @ 1850 RPM 60 psi (414 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
5.3L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 100 psi (689 kPa).
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure 6 psig (41 kPa) at 1,000 engine RPM
18 psig (124 kPa) at 2,000 engine RPM
24 psig (165 kPa) at 4,000 engine RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
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/Drive PlateTorque
3.6L
Step 1 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m)
Final Step + an additional 45 degrees
3.8L
Step 1 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m)
Final Step + an additional 50 degrees
5.3L
Step 1 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m)
Step 2 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m)
Final Step 74 ft. lbs. (100 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 3.6L 55-60 psi (380-410 kPa)
3.8L 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
5.3L 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure Link
3.6L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
3.8L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
5.3L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location 3.6L The fuel filter is contained in the fuel sender/tank module assembly inside the fuel tank
3.8L The fuel strainer attaches to the lower end of the fuel sender assembly inside the fuel tank
5.3L The fuel strainer attaches to the lower end of the fuel sender/tank module assembly inside the fuel tank
Fuel Filter R & I 3.6L FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT
3.8L FUEL STRAINER REPLACEMENT
5.3L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
3.8L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
5.3L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 3.6L Coil on plug
3.8L 3000 ohms per ft
5.3L 397-1,337 ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing)
3.6L Coil on plug
3.8L See illustrations under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT
5.3L Spark plugs wires route directly down from coil to spark plug
Spark Plug
3.6L (Type AC 41-990)
Gap 0.044 in (1.10 mm)
Torque 15 lb ft (20 N.m)
3.8L (Type GM P/N 12568387)
Gap 0.060 in (1.52 mm)
Torque 11 lb ft (15 N.m)
5.3L (Type GM P/N 12571164 or AC Spark Plug P/N 41-985)
Gap 0.040 in (1.02 mm)
Torque 11 lb ft (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter NA
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 ft. lbs. (140 N.m)