Specifications Index
IMPALA & MONTE CARLO SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 155 ft. lbs. (210 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY USAGE | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR-LF-LR-RF. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) | ||
| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR USAGE | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | Serpentine drive belts are not adjustable | ||
| Belt Routing | 3.5L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 3.9L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 5.3L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY |
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| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | NA | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Specification is stamped on pressure cap | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 3.5L & 3.9L | THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (RPOS LZE/LZ4/LZ9) | ||
| 5.3L | THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (RPO LS4) | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 3.5L & 3.9L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (RPOS LZE/LZ4/LZ9) | ||
| 5.3L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (RPO LS4) | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 3.5L | |||
| Compression | No cylinder reading should be less than 100 psi (689 kPa). The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading. ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST |
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| Oil Pressure | Oil Pressure - @ 1850 RPM 30-45 PSI (207-310 kPa) | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.9L | |||
| Compression | No cylinder reading should be less than 100 psi (689 kPa). The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading. ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST |
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| Oil Pressure | Oil Pressure - @ 1850 RPM 30-45 PSI (207-310 kPa) | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 5.3L | |||
| Compression | No cylinder reading should be less than 100 psi (689 kPa). The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading. ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST |
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| Oil pressure | 6 psig (41 kPa) at 1,000 engine RPM 18 psig (124 kPa) at 2,000 engine RPM 24 psig (165 kPa) at 4,000 engine RPM |
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| 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 | |||
| 3.5L & 3.9L A/T | 52 ft. lbs. (70 N.m) | ||
| 3.5L & 3.9L M/T | |||
| first pass | 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m) | ||
| final pass | + an additional 70 degrees | ||
| 5.3L | |||
| first pass | 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) | ||
| Second pass | 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m) | ||
| final pass | 74 ft. lbs. (100 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 3.5L & 3.9L 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa) 5.3L 55-62 psi (385-425 kPa) |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | 3.5L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal
and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 3.9L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 5.3L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS |
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| Fuel Filter Location | 3.5L & 3.9L Fuel strainer is attached to fuel sender/module in fuel tank 5.3L The fuel filter is located inside the fuel tank and is not serviceable |
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| Fuel Filter R & I | 3.5L FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 3.9L FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT 5.3L FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT fuel filter is not serviceable. |
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| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | |||
| 3.5L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| 3.9L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| 5.3L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | 3.5L & 3.9L 4,018 ohms per meter (1,225 ohms per ft) 5.3L 397-1,337 ohms |
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| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| 3.5L | See illustrations under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT | ||
| 3.9L | See illustrations under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT | ||
| 5.3L | Plug wires route directly to coils above spark plugs | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 3.5L (Type GM P/N 12591131 or AC Delco #41-100) | |||
| Gap | 0.040 in (1.02 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 lb ft (15 N.m) | ||
| 3.9L (Type GM P/N 12591131 or AC Delco #41-100) | |||
| Gap | 0.040 in (1.02 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 lb ft (15 N.m) | ||
| 5.3L (Type GM P/N 12571164 or AC Spark Plug P/N 41-985) | |||
| Gap | 0.040 in (1.02 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 lb ft (15 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | NA | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 100 lb ft (140 N.m) | ||