Common Specs & Procedures Index

ESCALADE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE & YUKON - COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System		Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service		Approximate Fluid Capacities
Torque		Fastener Specifications Automatic - Fastener Specifications
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Front		255 N.m (188 lb ft)
Battery		Battery Description and Operation
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence		Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)
Disc Brakes
	Service Specifications	Disc Brake Component Specifications
	Torque	Fastener Specifications
Charging
Generator		Generator Replacement (L96) or Generator Replacement (L83, L86)
Torque		Fastener Specifications
Drive Belts
Adjustment		Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing		5.3L, 6.2L: See graphic at "Accessory Drive Belt Routing" under: Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory or 6.0L: See graphic at "Drive Belt Routing" under: Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications		N/A
	Radiator Cap Pressure	Pressure Stamped On Cap
	Thermostat R & I
	5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L	Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (L96) or Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (L83, L86)
	Water Pump R & I
	5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L	Water Pump Replacement (L83, L86) or Water Pump Replacement (L96)
Engine Mechanical
5.3L, 6.2L
	Compression	Engine Compression Test
	Oil Pressure	Minimum - Hot - @ 1, 000 RPM - 152 kPa (22 psig) @ 2, 000 RPM - 207 kPa (30 psig) @ 3, 000 RPM - 228 kPa (33 psig)
	Overhaul	Engine Mechanical Specifications (L83) or Engine Mechanical Specifications (L86)
	Torque	Fastener Specifications
6.0L
	Compression	Engine Compression Test
	Oil Pressure	Minimum - Hot - @ 1, 000 RPM - 152 kPa (22 psig) @ 2, 000 RPM - 207 kPa (30 psig) @ 3, 000 RPM - 228 kPa (33 psig)
	Overhaul	Engine Mechanical Specifications (RPO L96 VIN G)
	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		5.3L, 6.2L Automatic: First Pass - 15 N.m (11 lb ft) Second Pass - 30 N.m (22 lb ft) Final Pass - 45 Degrees or 6.0L Automatic: 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		5.3L, 6.2L: Ignition ON, engine OFF, command the Fuel Pump Enable ON with a scan tool: 320-580 kPa (46-84 psi) 6.0L: Ignition ON, engine OFF, command the Fuel Pump Enable ON with a scan tool: 345-414 kPa (50-60 psi)
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure	5.3L, 6.2L: Circuit/System Verification 6.0L: Circuit/System Verification
	Fuel Filter Location	Inside the fuel tank. Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
	Fuel Filter R & I	5.3L, 6.2L: Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (SWB) or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (LWB) 6.0L: Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (Front Tank) or Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (Rear Tank)
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification		5.3L, 6.2L, 6.0L: Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
Ignition Wires (Resistance)		5.3L, 6.2L, 6.0L: 170 - 220 Ω per 25.4 mm (1.0 in), Individual Ignition Coils
Ignition Wires (Routing)
5.3L, 6.2L, 6.0L		Coil on Plug
Spark Plug
5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L - Type - See parts catalog
	Gap	5.3L, 6.2L - 0.95-1.10 mm (0.037-0.043 in) 6.0L - 0.95-1.10 mm (0.037-0.043 in)
	Torque	5.3L, 6.2L - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) 6.0L - 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Starting
Starter		Starter Replacement (L83, L86) Starter Replacement (L96)
Torque		Fastener Specifications
Wheel Alignment
	Adjustment Specifications	Wheel Alignment Specifications
	Torque	Fastener Specifications
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque		190 N.m (140 lb ft) See graphic at "Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence" under: Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (6-Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (8-Lug Wheel)