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Specifications Index

CTS SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
Front 158 lb ft (215 N.m)
Rear 158 lb ft (215 N.m)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RR, LF, LR, RF
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drum Brakes NA
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Serpentine drive belts are not adjustable
Belt Routing
3.6L See appropriate figure under WATER PUMP AND GENERATOR BELT REPLACEMENT or AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP BELT REPLACEMENT
6.2L See appropriate figure under SUPERCHARGER BELT REPLACEMENT , DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY or AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT REPLACEMENT
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications NA
Radiator Cap Pressure Radiator cap pressure is stamped on cap.
Thermostat R & I
3.6L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LF1/LLT)
6.2L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LSA)
Water Pump R & I
3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LF1/LLT)
6.2L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LSA)
Engine Mechanical
3.6L
Compression No cylinder reading should be less than 965 kPa (140 psi).
The lowest reading should not be less than 70 percent of the highest reading.
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Minimum at Idle 10 psi (69 kPa)
Minimum at 2,000 RPM 20 psi (138 kPa)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LLT)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
6.2L
Compression Minimum compression in any 1 cylinder should not be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder.
No cylinder should read less than 690 kPa (100 psi).
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 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
First Pass 22 lb ft (30 N.m)
Final Pass 45 Degrees
6.2L
First Pass 15 lb ft (20 N.m)
Second Pass 37 lb ft (50 N.m)
Final Pass 74 lb ft (100 N.m)
Fuel System
3.6L
Pressure Specification 55-60 psi (380-410 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location fuel filter is located in primary fuel tank module.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE
6.2L
Pressure Specification 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location fuel filter is located on the fuel feed pipe, between the fuel pump and the fuel rail.
Fuel Filter R & I FUEL LINE REPLACEMENT - CHASSIS
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
3.2L & 6.2L FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)
3.2L NA
6.2L 397-1,337 ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing) 3.6L Coil On Plug
6.2L See Illustration under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT
Spark Plug
3.2L
Type AC 41-990
Gap (non-adjustable) 0.044 in (1.10 mm)
Torque 15 lb ft (20 N.m)
6.2L
Type GM P/N 12571164
AC P/N 41-985
Gap 0.040 in (1.02 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 (See Tightening Pattern under wheel and tire INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 140 lb ft (190 N.m)