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Specifications Index

MALIBU SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C SYSTEM GENERAL SERVICING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut See TSB 03-04-18-001 AVAILABILITY OF NEW FRONT DRIVE AXLE NUT AND NEW SPECIFICATION
Battery
2.4L V6 See BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS table under CAPACITIES .
3.1L V6 See BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS table under CAPACITIES .
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
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
2.4L V6 THERMOSTAT
3.1L V6 THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
2.4L V6 WATER PUMP
3.1L V6 WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
2.4L V6
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Minimum of 10 psi (69.0 kPa) at 900 RPM, or 30 psi (206.9 kPa) at 2000 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3.1L V6
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil pressure Minimum allowable is 15 psi (1 kg/cm2 ) at 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
2.4L V6
Step 1 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m)
Step 2 Tighten bolts an additional 45 degrees.
3.1L V6 52 Ft. Lbs. (71 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
2.4L V6 41-47 psi (2.9-3.3 kg/cm2 )
3.1L V6 41-47 psi (2.9-3.3 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.4L V6 FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
3.1L V6 FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Filter Location and R & I
2.4L V6 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
3.1L V6 IN-LINE FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Fuel Pump R & I (Fuel Pump Module is located in the fuel tank)
2.4L V6 FUEL PUMP
3.1L V6 FUEL PUMP
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.4L V6 See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
3.1L V6 See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
2.4L V6 NA
3.1L V6 HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.4L V6 NA
3.1L V6 See appropriate illustration under FIRING ORDER .
Spark Plug
2.4L V6 (AC 41-942)
Gap .050 in. (1.27 mm)
Torque 13 Ft. Lbs. (18 N.m)
3.1L V6 (AC 41-940)
Gap .060 in. (1.52 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
Starting
Starter 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)