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Common Specs & Procedures Index

REGAL COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service Approximate Fluid Capacities
Torque Fastener Specifications
Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Front)
First Pass 111 Ft. Lbs. (150 N.m)
Second Pass Loosen 45 degrees
Final Pass 184 Ft. Lbs. (250 N.m)
Battery NA
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications Disc Brake Component Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
Charging
Generator CHARGING SYSTEM TEST
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS (LTG) or FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS (LGX)
Drive Belts
Adjustment
2.0L Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
3.6L Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing
2.0L See Graphic under Drive Belt Replacement
3.6L See graphic under Drive Belt Replacement (LGX)
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure rating is shown on the pressure cap.
Thermostat R & I
2.0L Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (2.0L LTG)
3.6L Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (3.6L LGX)
Water Pump R & I
2.0L
3.6L
Water Pump Replacement (2.0L LTG) , or Water Pump Replacement (3.6L LGX)
N/A
Engine Mechanical
2.0L
Compression minimum compression in any 1 cylinder should not be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder. No cylinder should read less than 690 kPa (100 psi).
Engine Compression Test
Oil Pressure
@700 RPM @ 100°C
20-29 psi (140-200 kPa)
Overhaul Engine Mechanical Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
3.6L
Compression minimum compression in any 1 cylinder should not be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder. No cylinder should read less than 690 kPa (100 psi).
Engine Compression Test
Oil pressure
Minimum - @1000 RPM @ 90°C (194°F)
30-70 psi (206.84-482.63 kPa)
Overhaul Engine Mechanical Specifications
Torque Fastener 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
2.0L A/T
First Pass 15 lb ft (20 N.m)
Second Pass 22 lb ft (30 N.m)
Final Pass additional 40 degrees
3.6L
First Pass 30N-m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass Additional 45 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification Key on Engine Off Fuel Pressure Sensor Reading 50-94 psi (345-650 kPa)
Engine Running Fuel Pressure Sensor Reading 43-58 psi (300-400 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.0L Circuit/System Verification (LTG)
3.6L Circuit/System Verification (LGX)
Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter is an integral part of the in-tank fuel pump module.
Fuel Filter R & I 2.0L Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (AWD)
2.0L Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (FWD)
3.6L Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (LGX)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.0L & 3.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing) Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
2.0L (Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog)
Gap If using NEW spark plugs do NOT attempt to check gap or damage can occur, plugs come pre gapped. 0.037-0.043 In. (0.95-1.10 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
3.6L (Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog)
Gap If using NEW spark plugs do NOT attempt to check gap or damage can occur, plugs come pre gapped. 0.030-0.035 In. (0.75-0.90 mm)
Torque 13 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
Starting
Starter NA non-repairable starter motor
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS (LTG) or FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS (LGX)
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications Wheel Alignment Specifications (4-Door Hatchback 68) , or Wheel Alignment Specifications (4-Door Station Wagon 35)
Torque Fastener Specifications
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 111 Ft. Lbs. (150 N.m). See Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence illustration under Installation Procedure