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Specifications Index

LSS SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 107 Ft. Lbs. (145 N.m)
Battery See BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS table under CAPACITIES .
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence MANUAL BLEEDING PROCEDURE
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator See GENERATOR USAGE/AMP OUTPUT RATING table under DESCRIPTION .
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing See appropriate graphic under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT -- CARS .
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psi or specification stamped on cap.
Thermostat R & I NA
Water Pump R & I REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ("C" & "H" BODIES -- VIN "K")
Engine Mechanical
3.8L V6
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure Normal is 60 psi (4.2 kg/cm2 ) at 1850 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE 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 Torque
First Step 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Final Step Tighten bolts an additional 50 degrees.
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 48-55 psi (3.4-3.9 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (EXCEPT SATURN)
Fuel Filter Location and R & I REMOVAL PROCEDURE (LESABRE, BONNEVILLE, EIGHTY-EIGHT & LSS)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.8L V6 See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing)
3.8L V6 NA
Spark Plug
3.8L V6 (AC 41-921)
Gap .060 in. (1.52 mm)
Torque 20 Ft. Lbs. (27 N.m)
Starting
Starter See STARTER APPLICATIONS table under STARTER IDENTIFICATION .
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (136 N.m)