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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.
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 )
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)