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Specifications Index

H3/H3T SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 191 lb ft (260 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR-LR-RF-LF. See appropriate bleeding procedure under REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment NA
Belt Routing 3.7L see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT A/C) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (WITH A/C)
5.3L see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY and AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT REPLACEMENT (V8)
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure rating is stamped on pressure cap
Thermostat R & I
3.7L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LLR)
5.3L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LH8)
Water Pump R & I
3.7L NA
5.3L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LH8)
Engine Mechanical
3.7L
Compression A normal reading should be approximately 215 psi (1482 kPa)
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Minimum 12 psi (85 kPa) at 1200 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
5.3L
Compression No cylinder should read less than 100 psi (690 kPa)
No cylinder should be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure 6 psig (41 kPa) at 1,000 engine RPM
18 psig (124 kPa) at 2,000 engine RPM
24 psig (165 kPa) at 4,000 engine RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque
3.7L
Step 1 30 ft. lbs. (40 N.m)
Final Step + an additional 45 degrees
5.3L
Step 1 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m)
Step 2 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m)
Final Step 74 ft. lbs. (100 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 3.7L commanded on with scan tool 50-62 psi (345-427 kPa)
5.3L commanded on with scan tool 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 3.7L See FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
5.3L See FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location 3.7L fuel filter is contained in the fuel tank module inside the fuel tank
5.3L fuel filter is contained in the fuel tank module inside the fuel tank
Fuel Filter R & I 3.7L FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT
5.3L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.7L See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
5.3L See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 3.7L Coil on plug
5.3L 397-1,337 ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing)
3.7L Coil on Plug
5.3L Spark plugs wires route directly down from coil to spark plug
Spark Plug
3.7L (Type NA)
Gap 0.040 in (1.016 mm)
Torque 13 lb ft (18 N.m)
5.3L (Type GM P/N 12571164 or AC Spark Plug P/N 41-985)
Gap 0.040 in (1.02 mm)
Torque 11 lb ft (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter NA
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 103 ft. lb. (140 N.m)