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Specifications Index

EQUINOX & TORRENT SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 151 ft. lbs. (205 N.m)
Rear 151 ft. lbs. (205 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR-LF-LR-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
Drive Belt Routing 3.4L - See illustrations under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
3.6L - See illustrations under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Specification is stamped on pressure cap
Thermostat R & I
3.4L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LNJ)
3.6L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LY7)
Water Pump R & I
3.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (RPO LNJ)
3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (RPO LY7)
Engine Mechanical
3.4L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 100 psi (689 kPa).
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Oil Pressure - @ 1850 RPM 30-35 psi (207-241 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
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.
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure Oil Pressure - Minimum @ Idle 10 psi (69 kPa)
Oil Pressure - Minimum @ 2,000 RPM 20 psi (138 kPa)
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 PlateTorque
3.4L 52 ft. lbs. (71 N.m)
3.6L
First Pass 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m)
Final Pass + an additional 45 degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 3.4L - 56-62 psi (384-425 kPa)
3.6L - 55-60 psi (380-410 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 3.4L - See FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
3.6L - See FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location 3.4L - The fuel filter (1) is located in the primary fuel tank module
3.6L - The fuel filter (1) is located in the primary fuel tank module
Fuel Filter R & I 3.4L - See PRIMARY FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT
3.6L - See PRIMARY FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.4L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
3.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 3.4L - 1,225 Ohms per ft (4,018 Ohms per meter)
3.6L - Coil On Plug
Ignition Wires (Routing)
3.4L See illustrations under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT
3.6L Coil On Plug
Spark Plug
3.4L (Type NA)
Gap .060 in. (1.52 mm)
Torque 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m)
3.6L (Type AC 41-990)
Gap 0.044 in (1.10 mm)
Torque 15 ft. lbs. (20 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 100 ft. lbs. (140 N.m)