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Specifications Index

LUMINA & MONTE CARLO SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C SYSTEM GENERAL SERVICING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 151 Ft. Lbs. (205 N.m)
Battery See BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS table under CAPACITIES .
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LF, LR, RF
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator see GENERATOR USAGE/AMP OUTPUT RATING table under DESCRIPTION
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing See appropriate graphic under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT -- CARS .
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psi or specification stamped on cap.
Thermostat R & I
3.1L V6 THERMOSTAT
3.8L V6 NA
Water Pump R & I
3.1L V6 WATER PUMP
3.8L V6 WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
3.1L V6
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Minimum allowable is 15 psi (4.2 kg/cm2 ) @ 1850 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3.8L V6
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil pressure Normal pressure is 60 psi (1 kg/cm2 ) @ 1100 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE 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 Torque
3.1L V6 52 Ft. Lbs. (71 N.m)
3.8L V6
First Step 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Final Step Tighten bolts an additional 50 degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
3.1L V6 41-47 psi (2.9-3.3 kg/cm2 )
3.8L V6 48-55 psi (3.4-3.8 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
3.1L V6 FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
3.8L V6 FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Filter Location and R & I IN-LINE FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.1L V6 See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION .
3.8L V6 See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION .
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
3.1L V6 HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
3.8L V6 HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing)
3.1L V6 See graphic under FIRING ORDER .
3.8L V6 NA
Spark Plug
3.1L V6 (AC 41-940)
Gap .060 in. (1.52 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
3.8L V6 (AC 41-921)
Gap .060 in. (1.52 mm)
Torque 20 Ft. Lbs. (27 N.m)
Starting
Starter See appropriate STARTER IDENTIFICATION table under STARTER IDENTIFICATION .
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (140 N.m)