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Common Specs & Procedures Index

CTS - SEDAN COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front 250 N.m (184 lb ft.)
Rear 270 N.m (199 lb ft.)
Battery NA
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence Right Rear, Left Front, Left Rear, Right Front
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) Or HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator NA
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing For 2.0L, See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
For 3.6L, See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (LF3) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (LGX)
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications N/A
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure Stamped On Cap
Thermostat R & I
2.0L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LTG)
3.6L ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LF3)ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LGX)
6.2L N/A
Water Pump R & I
2.0L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LTG)
3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LF3)WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LGX)
6.2L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LT4)
Engine Mechanical
2.0L (LTG)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure 140-200 kPa (20-29 psi) @700 RPM 100°C
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
3.6L (LF3, LGX)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure 69 kPa at Idle (10 psig at Idle)
138 kPa at 2,000 engine RPM (20 psig at 2,000 engine RPM)
Piston Cooling Jet Valve Pressure 1.7-2.3 bar (25-33 psi)
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LF3)
ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LGX)
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS (LF3)
FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS (LGX)
6.2L (LT4)
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil pressure 152 kPa (22 psi) at 1, 000 engine RPM
207 kPa (30 psi) at 2, 000 engine RPM
228 kPa (33 psi) at 3, 000 engine RPM
Overhaul ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
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
2.0L First Pass 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 80 Degrees
3.6L First Pass 67 N.m (49 lb ft)
6.2L First Pass 11 N.m (15 lb ft)
First Pass 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 45 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 2.0L - Ignition ON 345-650 kPa (50-94 psi)
2.0L - Engine Idling - 300 - 400 kPa (43-58 psi)
3.6L - Ignition ON, Engine OFF 345 - 690 kPa (50-100 psi)
3.6L - Engine Idling - 300 - 400 kPa (43-58 psi)
6.2L - Ignition ON, Engine OFF 345 - 320-608 kPa (46-88 psi)
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure 2.0L CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
3.6L LGX CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
3.6L LF3 CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
6.2L LT4 CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Filter Location 2.0L - Inside Primary Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
3.6L - Next To Fuel Tank
6.2L - Fuel Strainer Is Inside Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter R & I 2.0L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
3.6L FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
6.2L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 2.0L & 3.6L coil on plug
6.2L 170-220 Ω per 25.4 mm (1.0 in)
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.0L & 3.6L coil on plug
6.2L Straight Down From Ignition Coil
Spark Plug
2.0L See parts catalog for part number.
Gap 0.95-1.10 mm (0.0375-0.0433 in)
Torque 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
3.6L See parts catalog for part number.
Gap 0.90 mm (.035 in)
Torque 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
6.2L See parts catalog for part number.
Gap 0.90 mm (.035 in)
0.95-1.1 mm (0.0375-0.0433 in)
Torque 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Starting
Starter N/A
Torque FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications Coupe WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Coupe FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Sedan FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
For Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence, See Illustration Under Coupe INSTALLATION PROCEDURE or Sedan INSTALLATION PROCEDURE