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Common Specs & Procedures Index

COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION/PROCEDURE
Air Conditioning 
Service APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
Torque General HVAC Service FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Drive Shaft 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 Disc Brake Servicing FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Charging 
Generator CHARGING SYSTEM TEST
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 RADIATOR SURGE TANK CAP TESTING
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 ENGINE COOLANT PUMP REPLACEMENT (LSY)
2.5L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LCV)
3.6L WATER PUMP PULLEY REPLACEMENT (LGX)
Engine Mechanical 
2.0L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure @ 1500 RPM 100°C - 199.95 kPa (29 psi)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
2.5L
Compression 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 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: 70 Degrees
Flex Plate (2.5L A/T) Torque  First Pass: 20 N.m (15 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 (AWD) , or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD)
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) Coil On Plug
Spark Plugs 
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 - AWD) or STARTER REPLACEMENT (LCV - FWD)
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 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE