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Specifications Index

GRAND PRIX SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES
Torque
Automatic FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Manual FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 118 Ft. Lbs. (160 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LF, LR, RF
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes NA
Torque Disc Brake Component: Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS . Hydraulic Components: Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment NA
Belt Routing
3.8L L26 - See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L26)
L32 - See figures under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L32)
5.3L See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Radiator Cap Pressure Radiator cap pressure is stamped on cap.
Thermostat R & I
3.8L THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (RPOS L26/L32)
5.3L THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (RPO LS4)
Water Pump R & I
3.8L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (RPOS L26/L32)
5.3L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (RPO LS4)
Engine Mechanical
3.8L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure 60 psi (414 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
5.3L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure
Minimum - Hot
6 psig (41 kPa) at 1,000 RPM
18 psig (124 kPa) at 2,000 RPM
24 psig (165 kPa) at 4,000 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
3.8L
First Pass 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Final Pass + an additional 50 degrees
5.3L
First Pass 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
Second Pass 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Final Pass 74 Ft. Lbs. (100 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
3.8L 62 psi (425 kPa)
5.3L 55-62 psi (385-425 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
3.8L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
5.3L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location
3.8L Fuel filter is located on fuel feed pipe, between fuel pump and fuel rail. Strainer is located in fuel tank, attached to sender assembly.
5.3L Fuel Strainer is located in fuel tank, attached to sender assembly
Fuel Filter R & I 3.8L See FUEL FILTERFUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT for strainer R & I
5.3L See FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.8L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
5.3L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
3.8L 3,000 Ohms per ft.
5.3L 188-312 Ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing) 3.8L See figures under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT
5.3L Spark plugs wires route directly down from coil to spark plug
Spark Plug
3.8L
Type GM P/N 12568387
Gap 0.060 In. (1.52 mm)
Torque 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
5.3L
Type GM P/N 12571164 or AC P/N 41-985
Gap 0.040 In. (1.02 mm)
Torque 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 100 Ft. Lbs. (140 N.m)