Specifications Index
ESCALADE, PICKUP (CLASSIC) SIERRA, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE & YUKON SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning - Automatic System | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | NA | ||
| Air Conditioning - Manual System | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Battery | |||
| Escalade, Pickup (Classic), Tahoe (Classic) & Yukon Denali | BATTERY USAGE | ||
| Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon | BATTERY USAGE | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Escalade, Pickup (Classic), Tahoe (Classic) & Yukon Denali | |||
| Generator | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL | |||
| Generator | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | See table under BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | See appropriate illustration under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| Service | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 15 psi | ||
| Thermostat R&I | |||
| 4.3L | NA | ||
| 4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L | NA | ||
| 5.0L & 5.7L | NA | ||
| 6.5L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 7.4L | NA | ||
| Water Pump R&I | |||
| 4.3L | NA | ||
| 4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 5.0L & 5.7L | WATER PUMP REMOVAL | ||
| 6.5L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 7.4L | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 4.3L | |||
| Compression | Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm2 ). | ||
| Oil Pressure (at normal operating temperature | 6 psig at 1,000 RPM 18 psig at 2,000 RPM 24 psig at 4,000 RPM |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L | |||
| Compression | Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm2 ). | ||
| Oil Pressure (at normal operating temperature) | 6 psi (.4 kg/cm2
) @ 1000 RPM 18 psi. (1.3 kg/cm2 ) @ 2000 RPM 24 psi. (1.7 kg/cm2 ) @ 4000 RPM |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 5.0L & 5.7L | |||
| Compression | Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm2 ). | ||
| Oil Pressure | 6 psi (.4 kg/cm2
) @ 1000 RPM 18 psi. (1.3 kg/cm2 ) @ 2000 RPM 24 psi. (1.7 kg/cm2 ) @ 4000 RPM |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (5.0 L) ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (5.7 L) |
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| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 6.5L | |||
| Compression | Lowest compression reading should not be less than 80 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 370 psi (27 kg/cm2 ). | ||
| Oil Pressure | Normal oil pressure is 6 psi (.4 kg/cm2 ) at idle and 30-43 psi (2.1-2.9 kg/cm2 ) at 2000 RPM | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 7.4L | |||
| Compression | Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm2 ). | ||
| Oil Pressure (at normal operating temperature | 10 psi @ 600 RPM 25 psi @ 2000 RPM |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure | |||
| 4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L | 60-66 psi (4.2-4.6 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 7.4L | 55-62 psi (4.0-4.4 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| 6.5L Lift Pump | 4 psi (27 kPa) or greater | ||
| Testing Procedure | |||
| 4.3L | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST | ||
| 4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST | ||
| 5.0L, 5.7L & 7.4L | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST | ||
| 6.5L | NA | ||
| Fuel Filter Location and R & I | |||
| Escalade, Pickup (Classic), Tahoe (Classic), Yukon Denali (VIN C/K) | REMOVAL PROCEDURE (ESCALADE, PICKUP (CLASSIC), TAHOE (CLASSIC), YUKON DENALI VIN C/K) | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylindeer Identification | See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | See appropriate FIRING ORDER illustration SPARK PLUG WIRE ROUTING | ||
| Spark Plugs 4.3L | |||
| Type | AC Part No. CR43TSM | ||
| Gap | .060 in. (1.52 mm) (VIN W) .045 in. (1.14 mm) (VIN X) |
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| Torque | 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m) Used cylinder head 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m) NEW cylinder head |
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| Spark Plugs 5.0L & 5.7L | |||
| Type | AC Part No. 41-932 | ||
| Gap | .060 in. (1.52 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m) Used cylinder head 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m) when using NEW iron cylinder head 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) when using NEW aluminum cylinder head. |
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| Spark Plugs 4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L | |||
| Type | AC Part No. 41-932 | ||
| Gap | Iridium .040 in. (1.04 mm) Platinum .060 in. (1.52 mm) |
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| Torque | 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m) Used cylinder head 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m) when using NEW iron cylinder head 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) when using NEW aluminum cylinder head. |
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| Spark Plugs 7.4L | |||
| Type | AC Part No. 41-932 | ||
| Gap | .060 in. (1.52 mm) | ||
| Torque | 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) Use Cylinder Head 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m) when using NEW iron cylinder head 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) when using NEW aluminum cylinder head. |
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| Starting | |||
| Escalade, Pickup (Classic), Tahoe (Classic) & Yukon Denali | |||
| Starter | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL | |||
| Starter | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Lug Nut Torque "C" Series | |||
| Single Wheel | 140 ft. lbs. (190 N.m) | ||
| Dual Rear Wheel | 175 ft. lbs. (237 N.m) | ||
| Lug Nut Torque "K" Series | |||
| 5 & 6 Stud | 125 ft. lbs. (170 N.m) | ||
| 8 Stud (Single Wheel) | 125 ft. lbs. (170 N.m) | ||
| 8 Stud (Dual Wheel) | 125 ft. lbs. (170 N.m) | ||
| 10 Stud (Dual Wheel) | 162 ft. lbs. (220 N.m) | ||