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Specifications Index

STS 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)
Rear 159 ft lbs (215 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR-LF-LR-RF. See HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS (JE5, JL9) or DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS (J56) HEAVY DUTY
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Serpentine drive belts are not adjustable
Belt Routing 3.6L See illustrations under WATER PUMP AND GENERATOR BELT REPLACEMENT or AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP BELT REPLACEMENT
4.4L See illustrations under GENERATOR DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT , WATER PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP BELT REPLACEMENT and SUPERCHARGER BELT REPLACEMENT
4.6L See illustrations under GENERATOR DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT or WATER PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Specification is stamped on pressure cap
Thermostat R & I
3.6L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LY7)
4.4L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LC3)
4.6L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LH2)
Water Pump R & I
3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LY7, LLT)
4.4L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LC3)
4.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LH2)
Engine Mechanical
3.6L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 140 psi (965 kPa).
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
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
4.4L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 140 psi (965 kPa).
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Oil Pressure - Minimum @ Idle 5 psi (35 kPa)
Oil Pressure - Minimum @ 2,000 RPM 35 psi (250 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
4.6L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 140 psi (965 kPa).
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure Oil Pressure - Minimum @ Idle 5 psi (35 kPa)
Oil Pressure - Minimum @ 2,000 RPM 35 psi (250 kPa)
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
3.6L
Step 1 22 ft lb (30 N.m)
Final Step + an additional 45 degrees
4.4L & 4.6L
Step 1 22 ft lb (30 N.m)
Final Step + an additional 50 degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 3.6L 55-60 psi (380-410 kPa)
4.4L & 4.6L 55-62 psi (384-425 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 3.6L See FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL (LP1, LY7) and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
4.4L See FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
4.6L See FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL and FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location 3.6L See illustration under R & I below
4.4L See illustration under R & I below
4.6L See illustration under R & I below
Fuel Filter R & I 3.6L See FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
4.4L See FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
4.6L See FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.6L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
4.4L & 4.8L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil On Plug
Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil On Plug
Spark Plug
3.6L (Type AC 41-990)
Gap (Non-Adjustable 0.044 in (1.10 mm)
Torque 15 lb ft (20 N.m)
4.4L (Type GM 12592619)
Gap 0.040 in (1.02 mm)
Torque 11 lb ft (15 N.m)
4.6L (Type GM 12571535)
Gap 0.050 in (1.27 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)