Specifications Index
IMPALA & MONTE CARLO SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | NA | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR USAGE | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | NA | ||
| Belt Routing | |||
| 3.5L | See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT . | ||
| 3.9L | See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT . | ||
| 5.3L | See appropriate figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY . | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Radiator cap pressure stamped on cap. | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 3.5L & 3.9L | THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (RPOS LZE, LZ4, LZ8) | ||
| 5.3L | THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (RPO LS4) | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 3.5L & 3.9L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (RPOS LZE, LZ4, LZ8) | ||
| 5,3L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (RPO LS4) | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 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 | ||
| 3.9L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil pressure | 26 psi (185 kPa) at idle with warm engine 30-45 psi (207-310 kPa) at 1,850 RPM |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 5.3L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil pressure Minimum - Hot |
6 psig (41 kPa) at 1,000 RPM 18 psig (124 kPa) at 2,000 RPM 24 psig (165 kPa) at 4,000 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 | |||
| Automatic Transmission | 52 Ft. Lbs. (70 N.m) | ||
| Manual Transmission | First Pass - 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m) Final Pass - 70 degrees |
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| 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 | |||
| 3.5L | |||
| Pressure Specification | 56-62 psi (384-425 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | Fuel strainer attaches to lower end of fuel sender. | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT | ||
| 3.9L | |||
| Pressure Specification | 56-62 psi (384-425 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | Fuel strainer attaches to lower end of fuel sender. | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT | ||
| 5.3L | |||
| Pressure Specification | 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | Fuel strainer attaches to lower end of fuel sender. Fuel filter is located inside fuel tank and is not serviceable. |
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| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | |||
| 3.5L & 3.9L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| 5.3L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | |||
| 3.5L | 1,236 Ohms per ft. (4,044 Ohms per meter) | ||
| 3.9L | 1,237 Ohms per ft. (4,060 Ohms per meter) | ||
| 5.3L | 397-1,337 Ohms | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | NA | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 3.5L & 3.9L | |||
| Type | GM P/N 12591131 or AC Delco #41-100 | ||
| Gap | 0.040 In. (1.02 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m) | ||
| 5.3L | |||
| Type | GM P/N 12571164 or AC P/N 41-985 | ||
| Gap | 0.040 In. (1.02 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) | ||