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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
Front 118 lb ft (160 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR-LF-LR-RF. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
Disc Brakes See DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS (JL9-16 INCH) or DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS (JE5-17 INCH)
Torque See FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (JL9-16 INCH) or FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (JE5-17 INCH)
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Serpentine drive belts are not adjustable
Belt Routing 2.8L See illustrations under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - GENERATOR AND WATER PUMP and DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - POWER STEERING AND AIR CONDITIONING
3.6L See illustration under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - GENERATOR AND WATER PUMP and DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - POWER STEERING AND AIR CONDITIONING
6.0L See illustration under 2007 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY and 2007 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - AIR CONDITIONING
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Specification is stamped on pressure cap
Thermostat R & I
2.8L & 3.6L THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LP1, LY7)
6.0L See THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LS2) in 2007 Engine Cooling - CTS article
Water Pump R & I
2.8L & 3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LP1, LY7)
6.0L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LS2) in 2007 Engine Cooling - CTS article
Engine Mechanical
2.8L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 140 psi (965 kPa).
Lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Oil Pressure - Minimum @ Idle 10 psi (69 kPa)
Oil Pressure - Minimum @ 2,000 RPM 20 psi (138 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
3.6L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 140 psi (965 kPa).
Lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure Oil Pressure - Minimum @ Idle 10 psi (69 kPa)
Oil Pressure - Minimum @ 2,000 RPM 20 psi (138 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
6.0L
Compression No cylinder should read less than 100 psi (690 kPa)
Lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
See ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure - Minimum Hot 6 psig at 1,000 engine RPM
18 psig at 2,000 engine RPM
24 psig at 4,000 engine RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
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 Step 22 ft. lbs. (30 N.m)
Final Step + an additional 45 degrees
6.0L
First Step 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m)
Second Step 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m)
Final Step 74 ft. lbs. (100 N.m)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 2.8L, 3.6L & 6.0L 55-60 psi (380-410 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 2.8L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
3.6L See Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
6.0L See FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL and 2007 FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location 2.8L, 3.6L & 6.0L In-Line Filter is located on the fuel feed pipe, between the fuel pump and the fuel rail
Fuel Filter R & I 2.8L FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
3.6L FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
6.0L FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT (IN-LINE FILTER)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.8L & 3.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
6.0L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 2.8L & 3.6L Coil on plug
6.0L 397-1,337 ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.8L & 3.6L Coil on plug
6.0L See illustration under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT
Spark Plug
2.8L (Type = AC 41-988)
Gap 0.044 in (1.10 mm)
Torque 15 lb ft (20 N.m)
3.6L (Type = AC 41-990)
Gap 0.044 in (1.10 mm)
Torque 15 lb ft (20 N.m)
6.0L (Type = GM P/N 12571164 or AC Spark Plug P/N 41-985)
Gap 0.040 in (102 mm)
Torque 11 lb ft (15 N.m)
Starting
Starter NA
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)