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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
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications 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
3.5L See appropriate figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
3.9L 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 (LZ4)
3.9L THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LZ9)
Water Pump R & I
2.2L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (L61)
3.5L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LZ4)
3.9L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LZ9)
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
3.9L
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 25 degrees
3.5L
Automatic Transmission 52 Ft. Lbs. (70 N.m)
Manual Transmission First Pass - 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Final Pass - 70 degrees
3.9L 52 Ft. Lbs. (70 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
2.2L 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
3.5L & 3.L 56-62 psi (384-425 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.2L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
3.5L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
3.9L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location Fuel strainer attaches to lower end of fuel sender.
Fuel Pump & Fuel Filter R & I
2.2L FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
3.5L FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (SEDAN) or FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (MAXX)
3.9L FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT (SEDAN) or FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT (MAXX)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.2L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
3.5L & 3.9L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
2.2L NA
3.5L 1,236 Ohms per ft. (4,044 Ohms per meter)
3.9L 1,237 Ohms per ft. (4,060 Ohms per meter)
Ignition Wires (Routing) NA
Spark Plug
2.2L
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 & 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)
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)