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Common Specs & Procedures Index

CTS COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 215 N.m (158 lb ft.)
Rear 215 N.m (158 lb ft.)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence Right Rear, Left Front, Left Rear, Right Front
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (LFW, LFX)DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY (LSA)
Drive Belt Routing See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (LFW, LFX)DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT - ACCESSORY (LSA)
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications N/A
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure Stamped On Cap
Thermostat R & I
3.0L & 3.6L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LFW/LFX)
6.2L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LSA)
Water Pump R & I
3.0L & 3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LFX)
6.2L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LSA)
Engine Mechanical
3.0L & 3.6L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure 69 kPa (10 psi) @ Idle
138 kPa (20 psi) @ 2,000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LFW)ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LFX)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
6.2L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure 41 kPa 6 psi @ 1,000 RPM
124 kPa 18 psi @ 2,000 RPM
165 kPa 24 psi @ 4,000 RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LSA)
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (LSA)
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque 3.0L & 3.6L - First Pass 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 45 Degrees
6.2L - First Pass 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Second Pass 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Final Pass 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 3.0L & 3.6L - Ignition ON, Engine OFF 345 - 690 kPa (50-100 psi)
Engine Idling - 300 - 400 kPa (43-58 psi) See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
6.2L - Ignition ON 380 - 520 kPa (55-76 psi) See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 3.0L & 3.6L - FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
6.2L - FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location 3.0L & 3.6L - Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Pump Module
6.2L - Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter R & I 3.0L & 3.6L - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE
6.2L - FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 3.0L & 3.6L coil on plug
6.2L 397-1,337 ohms
Ignition Wires (Routing)
3.0L & 3.6L coil on plug
6.2L See illustrations under SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT
Spark Plug
3.0L & 3.6L See parts catalog for part number.
Gap 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Torque 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
6.2L See parts catalog for part number.
Gap 1.02 mm .(0.40 in)
Torque 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Starting
Starter N/A
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 190 N.m (140 lb ft)
For Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence, See Illustration Under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE