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Specifications Index

9-7X SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES (FIRST DESIGN COMPRESSOR) or REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES (SECOND DESIGN COMPRESSOR)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 103 Ft. Lbs. (140 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LR, RF, LF
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
4.2L See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
5.3L & 6.0L See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY or AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Radiator Cap Pressure Radiator cap pressure is stamped on cap.
Thermostat R & I
4.2L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (4.2L ENGINE)
5.3L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE)
6.0L NA
Water Pump R & I
4.2L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LL8)
5.3L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LH6)
6.0L NA
Engine Mechanical
4.2L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure 12 psi (85 kPa) minimum at 1,200 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
5.3L & 6.0L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure 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 (5.3L) or ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (6.0L)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (5.3L) or FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (6.0L)
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
4.2L
First Pass 18 Ft. Lbs. (25 N.m)
Final Pass 50 degrees
5.3L & 6.0L
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
4.2L
Pressure Specification 50-57 psi (345-395 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter is contained in fuel sender assembly inside fuel tank.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
5.3L & 6.0L
Pressure Specification 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter is contained in fuel sender assembly inside fuel tank.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL SENDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
4.2L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
5.3L & 6.0L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) NA
Ignition Wires (Routing) NA
Spark Plug
4.2L
Type AC 41-103
Gap 0.040 In. (1.016 mm)
Torque 13-16 Ft. Lbs. (17-23 N.m)
5.3L & 6.0L
Type GM P/N 12571164 or AC 41-985
Gap 0.04 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 103 Ft. Lbs. (140 N.m)