Common Specs & Procedures Index

COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System		Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service		APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
Torque		FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Tighten (use NEW Nut)		185 lb. ft. (250 N.m)
Battery		BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence		RIGHT REAR, LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) or HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
Disc Brakes
	Service Specifications	DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
	Torque	FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator
	2.5L	GENERATOR REPLACEMENT (LCV)
	2.8L	GENERATOR REPLACEMENT (LWN)
	3.6L	GENERATOR REPLACEMENT (LGZ)
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
	3.6L	DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications		APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
	Radiator Cap Pressure	Pressure Stamped On Cap
	Thermostat R & I
	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	WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LCV)
	2.8L	WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LWN)
	3.6L	WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LGZ)
Engine Mechanical
2.5L
	Compression	No cylinder reading should be less than 100 psi (690 kPa). The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
	Oil Pressure	2.5L Minimum - @700 RPM @ 212°F (100°C): 22-32 psi (154-220 kPa)
	Overhaul	ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
	Torque	FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
2.8L
	Compression	No cylinder reading should be less than 300 psi (2069 kPa). There should not be more than 345 kPa (50 psi) difference between cylinders See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
	Oil Pressure	2.8L Minimum - Warm at Idle: 10 psi (70 kPa) 2.8L Minimum - @ 3800 RPM: 36 psi (250 kPa)
	Overhaul	2.8L ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
	Torque	2.8L FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
3.6L
	Compression	No cylinder reading should be less than 140 psi (965 kPa). The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
	Oil Pressure	Minimum @ Idle: 10 psi (69 kPa) Minimum @ 2000 RPM: 20 psi (136 kPa)
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		Use NEW bolts
2.5L
	Flex Plate	First Pass: 22 lb ft (30 N.m) Final Pass: additional 40 degrees
	Flywheel	First Pass: 22 lb ft (30 N.m) Final Pass: additional 80 degrees
2.8L		First Pass: 37 lb ft (50 N.m) Second Pass: Loosen 90 degrees Third Pass: 18 lb ft (25 N.m) Final Pass: additional 60 Degrees
3.6L
	Flex Plate	First Pass: 22 lb ft (30 N.m) A/T Final Pass: Additional 45 degrees
	Flywheel	49 lb ft (67 N.m)
Fuel System
	2.5L
Pressure Specification		Ignition ON, Engine OFF: 50-94 psi (345-650 kPa)
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure	CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
	2.8L
	Pressure Specification	Ignition ON, Engine OFF: 60-80 psi (414-550 kPa).
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure	CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
	3.6L
Pressure Specification		Ignition ON, Engine OFF: 50-94 psi (345-650 kPa)
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure	CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Filter Location
	2.5L & 3.6L	Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
	2.8L	Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Filter Assembly
Fuel Filter R & I
	2.5L	See FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
	2.8L	See FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
	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)
3.6L See Parts Catalog for Application
	Gap	0.90 mm (0.035 in)
	Torque	18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Starting
Starter R & I
	2.5L	STARTER REPLACEMENT (LCV)
	2.8L	STARTER REPLACEMENT (LWN)
	3.6L	STARTER REPLACEMENT (LGZ)
Torque		FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
	Adjustment Specifications	WHEEL ALIGNMENT
	Torque	FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque		140 lb ft (190 N.m) For Tightening Sequence, Please see the Figure Under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE