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Specifications Index

G8 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES
Torque
Automatic FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Manual FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Rear See table under FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence LR, RR, LF, RF
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes NA
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment NA
Belt Routing
3.6L See appropriate figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
6.0L 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
3.6L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (3.6L ENGINE)
6.0L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (6.0L ENGINE)
Water Pump R & I
3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (3.6L ENGINE)
6.0L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (6.0L ENGINE)
Engine Mechanical
3.6L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure 10 psi (74 kPa) minimum at idle
54 psi (377 kPa) minimum at 2,000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
6.0L
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 (L76)
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 PlateTorque
3.6L
First Pass 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m)
Second Pass 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m)
Third Pass 90 degrees
6.0L
First Pass 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
Second Pass 37 Ft. Lbs. (50 N.m)
Third Pass 74 Ft. Lbs. (100 N.m)
Fuel System
3.6L
Pressure Specification 55-60 psi (380-410 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter assembly is contained within modular fuel pump and sender assembly reservoir.
Fuel Filter R & I PRIMARY FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT
6.0L
Pressure Specification 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter assembly is contained within modular fuel pump and sender assembly reservoir.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
6.0L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) (6.0L) 188-312 Ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing) NA
Spark Plug
3.6L
Type AC 41-988
Gap (non-adjustable) 0.044 In. (1.10 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
6.0L
Type Platinum
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 125 Ft. Lbs. (170 N.m)