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Common Specs & Procedures Index

EXPRESS AND SAVANA COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 155 lb ft (210 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT FRONT
See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
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 belt used, not adjustable
Drive Belt Routing 4.3L 
See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L 
See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY
6.6L 
See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications N/A
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure stamped on radiator cap or Surge Tank Cap
Thermostat R & I
4.3L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (V6)
V8 ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (V8)
6.6L Diesel ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (DIESEL)
Water Pump R & I
4.3L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (V6)
5.3L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LMF/LY2)
4.8L, 6.0L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (V8)
6.6L Diesel WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (DIESEL)
Engine Mechanical
4.3L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure @ 1,000 RPM - 6 psi (42 kPa)
@ 2,000 RPM - 18 psi (125 kPa)
@ 4,000 RPM - 24 psi (166 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure 22 psig at 1,000 engine RPM
30 psig at 2,000 engine RPM
33 psig at 3,000 engine RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (RPO LMF VIN 4)
ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (RPO L20 VIN A)
ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (RPO LC8 VIN B)ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (RPO L96 VIN G)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
6.6L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Minimum - Hot @ Idle - 7 psi (48 kPa)
Minimum - Hot - @ 1800 RPM - 28 psi (193 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque - 4.3L 74 lb ft (100 N.m)
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L First Pass 15 Ft Lb (20 N.m)
Second Pass 37 Ft Lb (50 N.m)
Final Pass 74 Ft Lb (100 N.m)
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque - 6.6L Angular Tightening Method
1st step - 59 lb ft (80 N.m)
2nd step - 60 degrees
3rd step - 60 degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification And Test Procedure 4.3L 
Not Running 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
4.5L, 5.8L, 6.0L 
Without Fuel Pump Control Module 
Not Running - 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION .
With Fuel Pump Control Module 
Not Running - 50-100 psi (345-690 kPa)
See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
With Fuel Pump Control Module 
Running - 43-45 psi (296-310 kPa)
See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION.
6.0L Dedicated CNG 
Not Running - 90-110 psi (620-758 kPa)
See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (LC8\FHZ)
6.0L Flex 
See FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (LC8\K07\UFP)
FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS (LC8\K07\UFM)
6.6L 
Running - 1450 psi (10 MPa)
See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Filter Location 4.3L 
Fuel filter is part of the fuel tank fuel pump module
4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L 
Fuel filter is part of the fuel tank fuel pump module
6.6L 
See figure under FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Fuel Filter R & I 4.3L 
FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L 
FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
6.6L 
See FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 4.3L 
1,200-1,500 ohms per ft
See IGNITION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.
4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L 
397-1,337 ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing)
4.3L See figure under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT
4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L See figure under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT
Spark Plug
4.3L (Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue)
Gap 0.053-0.06 in (1.35-1.5 mm)
Torque 11 lb ft (15 N.m)
4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L (Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue)
Gap 0.037-0.043 in (0.95-1.10 mm)
Torque 11 lb ft (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter N/A
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 140 lb ft (190 N.m)
For tightening sequence, please see the figure under TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (6-LUG WHEEL) Or TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (8-LUG WHEEL)