Specifications Index
MALIBU SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES | ||
| Torque | |||
| Automatic | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Manual | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | 159 Ft. Lbs. (215 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY USAGE | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LF, LR, RF | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR USAGE | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | NA | ||
| Belt Routing | |||
| 2.2L | NA. See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT | ||
| 3.5L | See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Radiator cap pressure is stamped on cap. | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 2.2L | THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (L61) | ||
| 3.5L | THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LX9) | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.2L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (L61) | ||
| 3.5L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LX9) | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.2L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil Pressure | 50-80 psi (344.75-551.60 kPa) minimum at 1,000 RPM | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.5L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil pressure | 30-45 psi (207-310 kPa) at 1,850 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 | |||
| 2.2L | |||
| First Pass | 39 Ft. Lbs. (53 N.m) | ||
| Final Pass | + additional 25 degrees | ||
| 3.5L | 52 Ft. Lbs. (70 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| 2.2L | |||
| Pressure Specification | 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | Fuel filter is contained in fuel sender assembly inside fuel tank. | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (MALIBU SEDAN) | ||
| Fuel Pump R & I | FUEL LEVEL SENSOR & FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT (MALIBU SEDAN) | ||
| 3.5L | |||
| Pressure Specification | 50-60 psi (384-425 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | Fuel filter is in fuel tank. | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | Fuel filter is in fuel tank. See FUEL LEVEL SENSOR & FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (MALIBU MAXX) | ||
| Fuel Pump Module R & I |
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR & FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (MALIBU MAXX) | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | |||
| 2.2L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| 3.5L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | |||
| 2.2L | Coil on plug | ||
| 3.5L | 1,225 Ohms per ft. | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | NA | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 2.1L | |||
| Type | GM P/N 12569190 or AC 41-981 | ||
| Gap | 0.042 In. (1.06 mm) | ||
| Torque | 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m) | ||
| 3.5L | |||
| Type | GM P/N 12568387 or AC Delco #41-101 | ||
| Gap | 0.060 In. (1.52 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION | ||
| 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) | ||