Specifications Index
IMPALA & MONTE CARLO SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | 166 Ft. Lbs. (225 N.m) | ||
| Battery | NA | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | See appropriate illustration under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 15 psi or specufication stamped on cap. | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 3.1L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 3.4L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 3.8L | THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT | ||
| Water Pump R& I | |||
| 3.1L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 3.4L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 3.8L | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil Pressure | |||
| 3.1L | Minimum allowable oil pressure is 15 psi (1 kg/cm2 ) at 1100 RPM. | ||
| 3.4L | Normal oil pressure is 50 - 65 psi (3.5- 4.5 kg/cm2 ) at 1200 RPM (at normal operating temperature). | ||
| 3.8L | With engine at normal operating temperature, oil pressure (with 5W-30 or 10W-30 engine oil) should be 60 psi (4.2 kg/cm2 ) at 1850 RPM. | ||
| Overhaul | |||
| 3.1L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.4L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.8L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | |||
| 3.1L | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.4L | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.8LL | 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 & 3.4 L | 52 (71) Apply Thread Locker (12345382) |
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| 3.8 | |||
| Step 1 | 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m) | ||
| Step 2 | Additional 50 Degrees | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 48-55 psi (3.4-3.9 kg/cm2
) ignition ON and engine OFF. |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (EXCEPT SATURN) | ||
| Fuel Filter Location and R & I | REMOVAL PROCEDURE (IMPALA, MONTE CARLO) | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | See appropriate illustration under FIRING ORDER | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| Type | |||
| 3.1L & 3.4L | AC 41-940 | ||
| 3.8L | AC 41-921 | ||
| Gap | 0.60 In. (1.52 mm) | ||
| Torque | |||
| 3.1L & 3.8L | 20 Ft. Lbs. (27 N.m) | ||
| 3.4L | 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 103 Ft. Lbs. (140 N.m) | ||