Common Specs & Procedures Index

ACADIA COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System		Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service		Approximate Fluid Capacities
Torque		General HVAC Service Fastener Specifications Automatic System Fastener Specifications
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front/Rear		First Pass: 330 N.m (244 lb ft) Second Pass: Loosen 45 Degrees Final Pass: 270 N.m (199 lb ft)
Battery		Battery Inspection/Test , or Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence		RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT FRONT Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual without JEO) , or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure without JEO) , or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure with JEO)
Disc Brakes
	Service Specifications	Disc Brake Component Specifications
	Torque	General Brake Servicing Fastener Specifications Disc Brake Servicing Fastener Specifications
Charging
	Generator
	2.0L	Charging System Test , or Generator Replacement (LSY)
	2.5L	Charging System Test , or Generator Replacement (LCV)
	3.6L	Charging System Test , or Generator Replacement (LGX)
Torque		Fastener Specifications
Drive Belts
Adjustment		Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
	Drive Belt Routing
	2.0L	See appropriate figure under Accessory Drive Primary Belt Replacement
	2.5L	See appropriate figure under Drive Belt Replacement
	3.6L	See appropriate figure under Drive Belt Replacement
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications		Specifications
	Radiator Cap Pressure	Pressure Stamped On Cap
	Thermostat R & I
	2.0L	Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Inlet Pipe Replacement (LSY)
	2.5L	Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LCV)
	3.6L	Water Outlet Replacement (LGX)
	Water Pump R & I
	2.0L	Electric Water Pump Replacement
	2.5L	Water Pump Replacement (LCV)
	3.6L	Water Pump Replacement (LGX)
Engine Mechanical
2.0L
	Compression	Compare the compression readings from all of the cylinders. Maximum pressure differential 100 kPa (14.5 psi). Engine Compression Test
	Oil Pressure	@ 1500 RPM 100°C - 199.95 kPa (29 psi)
	Overhaul	Engine Mechanical Specifications
	Torque	Fastener Specifications
2.5L
	Compression	The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading. No cylinder reading should be less than 690 kPa (100 psi). Engine Compression Test
	Oil Pressure	@ 700 RPM 100°C - 154-220 kPa (22-32 psi)
	Overhaul	Engine Mechanical Specifications
	Torque	Fastener Specifications
3.6L
	Compression	The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading. Turbocharger equipped engines - No cylinder reading should be less than 690 kPa (100 psi). Non-Turbocharger equipped engines - No cylinder reading should be less than 965 kPa (140 psi) Engine Compression Test
	Oil Pressure - Minimum	@ Idle 69 kPa (10 psi) @ 2000 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.
Flex Plate (2.0L A/T) Torque		First Pass: 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Final Pass: 40 Degrees
Flex Plate (2.5L A/T) Torque		First Pass: 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Second Pass: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) Final Pass: 40 Degrees
Flex Plate (3.6L A/T) Torque		First Pass: 30 N.m (22 lb ft) Final Pass: 45 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
2.0L		Ignition ON, engine OFF, command the Fuel Pump Enable On. Verify that the scan tool Fuel Pressure Sensor parameter is between 345-650 kPa (50-94 psi). With engine idling, verify that the scan tool Fuel Pressure Sensor parameter is between 300-400 kPa (43-58 psi).
2.5L		Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode & Engine - Off. Perform the scan tool control function: Fuel Pump Enable - On. Verify that the scan tool Fuel Pressure Sensor parameter is between 345-650 kPa (50-94 psi) - While the fuel pump is running. With engine idling, verify that the scan tool Fuel Pressure Sensor parameter is between 300-400 kPa (43-58 psi).
3.6L		Ignition - On/Vehicle - In Service Mode & Engine - Off. Perform the scan tool control function: Fuel Pump Enable - On. Verify that the scan tool Fuel Pressure Sensor parameter is between 345-650 kPa (50-94 psi) - While the fuel pump is running. With engine idling, verify that the scan tool Fuel Pressure Sensor parameter is between 300-400 kPa (43-58 psi).
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.0L		Circuit/System Verification
2.5L		Circuit/System Verification
3.6L		Circuit/System Verification
	Fuel Filter Location	Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter R & I
2.0L		Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (FWD) , or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (AWD)
2.5L		Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (FWD) , or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (AWD)
3.6L		Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (FWD) , or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (AWD)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification		Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
Ignition Wires (Resistance)		Individual Ignition Coil/Module Assemblies
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.0L, 2.5L & 3.6L		Coil On Plug
Spark Plug - For application, see parts catalog.
2.0L
	Gap	0.70-0.80 mm (0.028-0.031 in)
	Torque	17 N.m (13 lb ft)
2.5L
	Gap	0.95-1.1 mm (0.037-0.043 in)
	Torque	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
3.6L
	Gap	0.90 mm (0.035 in)
	Torque	18 N.m (13 lb. ft.)
Starting
Starter
2.0L		Starter Replacement (LSY)
2.5L		Starter Replacement (LCV - FWD) , or Starter Replacement (LCV - AWD)
3.6L		Starter Replacement (LGX)
Torque		Fastener Specifications
Wheel Alignment
	Adjustment Specifications	Wheel Alignment Specifications
	Torque	Fastener Specifications
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Nut Torque		190 N.m (140 lb ft) For Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence, see appropriate figure under Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation