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Specifications Index

"L" SERIES SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Prodecure
Air Conditioning
Service SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut Tighten nut to 74-118 ft. lbs. (100-160 N.m).
Loosen nut and retighten finger tight.
Tighten nut to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m), then tighten nut an additional 90 degrees. Continue to tighten nut sufficiently to install NEW cotter pin.
Battery NA
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LF, LR, RF also see BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator ON-VEHICLE TESTING
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Belt Routing SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Radaitor Cap Pressure 15 psi
Thermostat R & I
2.2L RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT & WATER PUMP
3.0L RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT & WATER PUMP
Water Pump R & I
2.2L RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT & WATER PUMP
3.0L RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT & WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION
Oil Pressure
2.2L Oil pressure should be 50-80 psi (3.51-5.62 kg/cm2 ) at 1000 RPM.
3.0L With engine at normal operating temperature, oil pressure at idle should be approximately 21.7 psi. (1.525 kg/cm2 ).
Overhaul
2.2L ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
3.0L ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque
2.2L TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3.0L TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab.
Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque
2.2L Flexplate Step 1. 39 Ft. Lbs. (53 N.m)
Step 2. Additional 25 Degrees
2.2L Flywheel Step 1. 39 Ft. Lbs. (53 N.m)
Step 2. Additional 25 Degrees
3.0L Step 1. 48 Ft. Lbs. (65 N.m)
Step 2. Additional 30 Degrees
Step 3. Additional 15 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification
ignition key ON and engine OFF
2.2L 50-60 psi (3.5-4.2 kg/cm2 )
3.0L 39-49 psi (2.7-3.4 kg/cm2 )
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (SATURN)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Not equipped with high tension wires. Ignition coils are connected directly to spark plugs by boots.
Ignition Wires (Routing) N/A
Spark Plug
Type
2.2L AC 41-628
3.0L Bosch FLR9LTE
Gap
2.2L .045 In. (1.14 mm)
3.0L .035-.043 In. (0.90-1.10 mm)
Torque
2.2L 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
3.0L 19 Ft. Lbs. (25 N.m)
Starting
Starter STARTER SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Initial Torque 46 Ft. Lbs. (63 N.m)
Final Torque 92 Ft. Lbs. (125 N.m)