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Specifications Index

G8 SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES
Torque Automatic System FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Manual System FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence LR/RR/LF/RF See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Serpentine drive belts are not adjustable
Belt Routing See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT for 3.6L.
See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY or AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT REPLACEMENT for 6.0L & 6.2L.
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Specification is stamped on pressure cap
Thermostat R & I
3.6L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (3.6L)
6.0L & 6.2L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (6.0L)
Water Pump R & I
3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (3.6L)
6.0L & 6.2L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (6.0L)
Engine Mechanical
3.6L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 140 psi (965 kPa).
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading
See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Oil Pressure - Minimum @ Idle 10 psi (74 kPa)
Oil Pressure - Minimum @ 2,000 RPM 54 psi (377 Kpa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
6.0L & 6.2L
Compression Link
Oil pressure No cylinder reading should be less than 100 psi (690 kPa)).
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading
See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (6.0L L76)
ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (6.2L LS3)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (6.0L L76)
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (6.2L LS3)
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 22 ft. lbs. 30 N.m)
Final Pass Plus an additional 45 degrees
Tighten in sequence. See ENGINE FLYWHEEL INSTALLATION
6.0L & 6.2L First Pass 15 ft. lbs (20 N.m) 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m)
Second Pass 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m ) 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m)
Final Pass 74 ft. lbs. (100 N.m)
Tighten in sequence. See ENGINE FLYWHEEL INSTALLATION
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 3.6L 55-60 psi (380-410 kPa)
6.0L & 6.2L 55-60 psi (380-410 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 3.6L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
6.0L & 6.2L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location 3.6L Fuel Filter Assembly Is Contained Within The Modular Fuel Pump And Sender Assembly Reservoir
6.0L & 6.2L Fuel Filter Assembly Is Contained Within The Modular Fuel Pump And Sender Assembly Reservoir
Fuel Filter R & I For 3.6L See FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
For 6.0L & 6.2L See FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
6.0L & 6.2L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 3.6L Coil on plug
6.0L & 6.2L 188-312 ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing)
3.6L Coil On Plug
6.0L & 6.2L Spark plugs wires route directly down from coil to spark plug
Spark Plug
3.6L (Type = AC 41-988)
Gap 0.044 in (1.10 mm)
Torque 15 ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
6.0L & 6.2L (Type = Platinum)
Gap 0.040 in (1.02 mm)
Torque 11 ft. lbw. (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter NA
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)