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Specifications Index

CUTLASS SUPREME, GRAND PRIX, LUMINA, MONTE CARLO & REGAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service
Automatic A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Manual A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
Automatic TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Manual TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 151 Ft. lbs. (205 N.m)
Battery See table under CAPACITIES
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LF, LR, RF
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 SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 15 psi
Thermostat R & I
3.1L THERMOSTAT
3.4L THERMOSTAT
3.8L THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
3.1L WATER PUMP
3.4L WATER PUMP
3.8L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
3.1L
Compression Lowest Cylinder not less than 70% of highest and no cylinder less than 100 psi (689 kPa)
Oil Pressure 15 psi (103 kPa) at 1100 RPM-minimum
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3.4L
Compression Lowest Cylinder not less than 70% of highest and no cylinder less than 100 psi (689 kPa)
Oil pressure 15 psi (103 kPa) at 1100 RPM-minimum
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3.8L
Compression Lowest Cylinder not less than 70% of highest and no cylinder less than 100 psi (689 kPa)
Oil pressure 60 psi (414 kPa) at 1850 RPM using 10W-30 oil
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
3.1L 61 lb. ft. (83 N.m)
3.4L 60 lb. ft. (82 N.m)
3.8L
Step 1 11 lb. ft. (15 N.m)
Step 2 Additional 50 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
3.1L 41-47 psi (283-324 kPa)
3.4L & 3.8L 48-55 psi (331-379 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
3.1L FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
3.4L FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
3.8L FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST
Fuel Filter Location In-pipe fuel filter is in fuel line between tank and fuel rail.
Fuel Filter R & I 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
3.1L
Type 41-940
Gap .060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 11 Ft. lbs. (15 N.m)
3.4L
Type 41-919
Gap .045 In. (1.14 mm)
Torque 11 Ft. lbs. (15 N.m)
3.8L
Type 41-921
Gap .060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 11 Ft. lbs. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER
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)