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Specifications Index

CAMERO, FIREBIRD SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Battery CAPACITIES
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes NA
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT -- CARS
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure 18 psi
Thermostat R & I
3.8L NA
5.7L NA
Water Pump R & I
3.8L WATER PUMP
5.7L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
3.8L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure With engine at normal operating temperature, oil pressure (with 5W-30 or 10W-30 engine oil) should be 60 psi (4.2 kg/cm2 ) at 1850 RPM.
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
5.7L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil pressure With engine at normal operating temperature, oil pressure should be 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 tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
3.8L
Step 1 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Step 2 Additional 50 Degrees
5.7L
Step 1 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
Step 2 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Step 3 74 Ft. Lbs. (100 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
3.8L 48-55 psi (3.4-3.9 kg/cm2 )
5.7L 55-60 psi (3.9-4.2 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (EXCEPT SATURN)
Fuel Filter Location and R & I
3.8L REMOVAL PROCEDURE (CAMARO, FIREBIRD) (3.8L)
5.7L REMOVAL PROCEDURE (CAMARO, FIREBIRD) (5.7L)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing) NA
Spark Plug
3.8L
Type AC 41-921
Gap .060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 20 Ft. Lbs. (27 N.m)
5.7L
Type AC 41-931
Gap Iridium .040 in. (1.04 mm)
Platinum .060 in. (1.52 mm)
Torque Tighten to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) when using NEW cylinder head. Tighten to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m) for all subsequent installations.
Starting
Starter ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. lbs. (140 N.m)