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Common Specs & Procedures Index

COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nutr
Tighten (use NEW Nut) 260 N.m (191 lb. ft.)
Battery NA
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RIGHT REAR, LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT
See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator CHARGING SYSTEM TEST
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing See the figure under 2.5L DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
2.8L DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Or 3.6L DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications N/A
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure Stamped On Cap
Thermostat R & I
2.5L
2.8L
3.6L
2.5L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LCV)
2.8L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LWN)
3.6L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LGZ)
Water Pump R & I
2.5L
2.8L
3.6L
2.5L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LCV)
2.8L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LWN)
3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LGZ)
Engine Mechanical
2.5L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure 2.5L Minimum - @700 RPM @100°C - 154-220 kPa (22-32 psi)
Overhaul 2.5L ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque 2.5L FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
2.8L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure 2.8L Minimum - Warm at Idle - 70 kPa (10 psi)
2.8L Minimum - @ 3800 RPM - 250 kPa (36 psi)
Overhaul 2.8L ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque 2.8L FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
3.6L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure 3.6L Minimum @ Idle - 69 kPa (10 psi)
3.6L Minimum @ 2,000 RPM - 136 kPa (20 psi)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER 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 Torque - 2.5L Flywheel:  First Pass NEW Bolts - 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass - additional 80 degrees
Flex Plate:  First Pass NEW Bolts - 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass - additional 40 degrees
A/T Flex Plate Torque - 2.8L First Pass NEW Bolts - 50 N.m (36 lb ft)
Second Pass - Loosen 90 degrees
Third Pass - 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Final Pass - additional 60 Degrees
Flex Plate/Flywheel Torque - 3.6L A/T First Pass NEW Boltss - 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
A/T Final Pass - Additional 45 degrees
M/T NEW Boltss 67 N.m (49 lb ft)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification - 2.5L Pressure Commanded By Scan Tool Ignition ON, Engine OFF - 345-650 kPa (50-94 psi)
Pressure Specification - 2.8L Cranking With Pressure Monitored On Scan Tool At least 13 MPa (1885 psi)
Desired and actual pressure should closely match
Pressure Specification - 3.6L Pressure Commanded By Scan Tool Ignition ON, Engine OFF - 345-690 kPa (50-100 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure - 2.5L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure - 2.8L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure - 3.6L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Filter Location - 2.5L Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter Location - 2.8L Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Filter Assembly
Fuel Filter Location - 3.6L Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter R & I - 2.5L See FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Fuel Filter R & I - 2.8L See FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Fuel Filter R & I - 3.6L See FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil On Plug
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.5L, 3.6L Coil On Plug
Spark Plug
2.5L See Parts Catalog for Application
Gap 0.95-1.10 mm (0.037-0.043 in )
Torque 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Spark Plug See Parts Catalog for Application
3.6L
Gap 0.90 mm (0.035 in )
Torque 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Starting
Starter N/A
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 190 N.m (140 lb ft)
For Tightening Sequence, Please see the Figure Under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE