Specifications Index
MALIBU SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | See TSB 03-04-18-001 AVAILABILITY OF NEW FRONT DRIVE AXLE NUT AND NEW SPECIFICATION | ||
| Battery | CAPACITIES | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | See GENERATOR USAGE/AMP OUTPUT RATING table under DESCRIPTION | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT -- CARS | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 15 psi or specification stamped on cap. | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 2.4L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 3.1L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.4L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 3.1L | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil Pressure | At least 10 psi (69.0 kPa) at 900 RPM, or 30 psi (206.9 kPa) at 2000 RPM and normal operating temperature. | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.1L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil pressure | Minimum allowable oil pressure is 15 psi (1 kg/cm2 ) at 1100 RPM. | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE 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 Torque | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Step 1 | 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m) | ||
| Step 2 | Additional 45 degrees | ||
| 3.1L | 52 Ft. Lbs. (71 N.m) Apply Thread Locker (12345382) to flexplate/flywheel bolts. |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | |||
| 2.4L | with EGR 41-47 psi (2.9-3.3 kg/cm2
) Without EGR 52-58 psi (3.7-4.1 kg/cm2 ) |
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| 3.1L | 41-47 psi (2.9-3.3 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (EXCEPT SATURN) | ||
| Fuel Filter Location and R & I | |||
| 2.4L | REMOVAL PROCEDURE (MALIBU) (2.4L) | ||
| 3.1L | REMOVAL PROCEDURE (CUTLASS, MALIBU) (3.1L) | ||
| Fuel Pump R & I (Fuel Pump Module is located in Fuel Tank) | REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (CAVALIER, MALIBU & SUNFIRE) | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | |||
| 2.4L | NA | ||
| 3.1L | 5000-8000 Ohms | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| 2.4L | NA | ||
| 3.1L | See appropriate figure under FIRING ORDER | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Type | AC 41-942 | ||
| Gap | .050 In. (1.27 mm) | ||
| Torque | 13 Ft. Lbs. (18 N.m) | ||
| 3.1L | |||
| Type | AC 41-040 | ||
| Gap | .060 In. 1.52 mm) | ||
| Torque | 20 Ft. Lbs. (27 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 100 Ft. Lbs. (140 N.m) | ||