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Specifications Index

CTS SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut 118 Ft. Lbs. (160 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LF, LR, RF
Disc Brakes DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes NA
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment NA
Belt Routing
2.8L See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - GENERATOR AND WATER PUMP
See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - POWER STEERING AND AIR CONDITIONING
3.6L See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - GENERATOR AND WATER PUMP
See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - POWER STEERING AND AIR CONDITIONING
5.7L See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY
See figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - AIR CONDITIONING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Radiator Cap Pressure Radiator cap pressure is stamped on cap.
Thermostat R & I
2.8L THERMOSTAT HOUSING REMOVAL
3.6L THERMOSTAT HOUSING REMOVAL
5.7L NA
Water Pump R & I
2.8L WATER PUMP REMOVAL
3.6L WATER PUMP REMOVAL
5.7L WATER PUMP REMOVAL
Engine Mechanical
2.8L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure 10 psi (69 kPa) minimum at idle
20 psi (138 kPa) minimum at 2,000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
3.6L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure 10 psi (69 kPa) minimum at idle
20 psi (138 kPa) minimum at 2,000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
5.7L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure
Minimum - Hot
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  
Torque  
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
2.8L, 3.6L
First Pass 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m)
Final Pass 45 degrees
5.7L
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
Pressure Specification 55-60 psi (380-410 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
2.8L FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
3.6L FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
5.7L FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Fuel Filter Location
2.8L See figure under FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT .
3.6L, 5.7L Fuel filter is located on fuel feed pipe, between fuel pump and fuel rail.
Fuel Filter R & I
2.8L FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
3.6L FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
5.7L FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.8L & 3.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
5.7L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
2.8L, 3.6L NA
5.7L 397-1,484 Ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.8L, 3.6L NA
5.7L See figure under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT
Spark Plug
2.8L, 3.0L
Type AC 41-988
Gap
(non-adjustable)
0.044 In. (1.10 mm)
Torque 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m)
5.7L
Type GM P/N 12571164 or A/C Delco Type 41-985
Gap 0.040 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 100 Ft. lbs. (140 N.m)