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Specifications Index

(MODEL) SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Specifications A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut NA
Battery CAPACITIES
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes
Service Specifications DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Drive Belt Routing See appropriate figure under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psi
Thermostat R & I
3.8L THERMOSTAT
5.7L NA
Water Pump R & I
3.8L WATER PUMP
5.7L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
3.8L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure 60 psi (4.2 kg/cm2 ) at 1850 RPM (with 5W-30 or 10W-30 engine oil)
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
5.7L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil pressure At least 6 psi (0.4 kg/cm2 ) at 1000 RPM, 18 psi (1.3 kg/cm2 ) at 2000 RPM and 24 psi (1.7 kg/cm2 ) at 4000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE 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/Drive Plate Torque
3.8L
Step 1 11 Ft. lbs. (15 N.m)
Step 2 Additional 50 Degrees
5.7L 74 Ft. lbs. (100 N.m) Tighten bolts evenly using a crisscross sequence
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
3.8L 48-55 psi (330.1-379.2 kPa)
5.7L 41-47 psi (282.7-324.1 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Filter Location In fuel feed pipe ahead of fuel injection system.
Fuel Filter R & I IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification See appropriate figure under FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 30,000 Ohms Maximum
Ignition Wires (Routing) See appropriate figure under FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS
Spark Plug
3.8L
Type AC 41-921
Gap .060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 11 Ft. lbs. (15 N.m)
5.7L
Type AC 41-943
Gap .050 In. (1.27 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. lbs. (20 N.m)
Starting
Starter BENCH TESTING
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)