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Specifications Index

PARK AVENUE SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 107 ft. lbs. (145 N.m)
Battery BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Then Left Front, See MANUAL BLEEDING PROCEDURE
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator CS130D - 105 Amp
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment BELT ADJUSTMENT
Drive Belt Routing See appropriate illustration under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Specification is stamped on pressure cap
Thermostat R & I
3.8L THERMOSTAT
Water Pump R & I
3.8L WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
3.8L
Compression lowest reading should not be less than 70% of highest reading
No cylinder reading should be less than 689 kPa (100 psi)
Oil Pressure (At Operating Temperature 1850 RPM Using 10W-30 Oil ) 60 psi (414 kPa minimum
Overhaul ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Torque TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m)
Additional 50 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 48-55 psi (333-376 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL DELIVERY
Fuel Filter Location In-Line Fuel Filter Is Mounted On The Right Side Of The Underbody
Fuel Filter R & I IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.8L FIRING ORDER/CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
Ignition Wires (Routing)
Wire And Coil Routing See Illustration Under FIRING ORDER/CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Spark Plug
VIN K AC 41-921
VIN 1 AC 41-601
Gap .060 in. (1.52 mm)
Torque 11 ft. lbs. (15 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 100 ft. lbs. (136 N.m)