Common Specs & Procedures Index

CAPRICE COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

SYSTEM		SPECIFICATION/PROCEDURE
Air Conditioning
Service		Approximate Fluid Capacities
Torque		Fastener Specifications
Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Nut
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED THE SPECIFIED TIGHTENING VALUES, otherwise premature bearing failure may result.		First Pass - 350 N.m (258 lb ft) Second Pass - Loosen 180° Final Pass - 370 N.m (273 lb ft) **
Battery		NA
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 Specifications
Charging
Generator		NA
Torque		Fastener Specifications
Drive Belts
Adjustment		Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing		For 3.6L See the Figure Under Drive Belt Replacement For 6.0L See the Figures Under Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications		N/A
	Radiator Cap Pressure	Pressure Stamped On Cap
	Thermostat R & I
	3.6L - V6	Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (V6)
	6.0L - V8	Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (V8)
	Water Pump R & I
	3.6L - V6	Water Pump Replacement (V6)
	6.0L - V8	Water Pump Replacement (V8)
Engine Mechanical
3.6L - V6
	Compression	Engine Compression Test
	Oil Pressure	Minimum @ Idle - 69 kPa (10 psi) Minimum @ 2, 000 RPM - 138 kPa (20 psi)
	Overhaul	Engine Mechanical Specifications
	Torque	Fastener Specifications
6.0L - V8
	Compression	Engine Compression Test
	Oil pressure	Minimium @ 1, 000 RPM - 165 kPa (24 psig) Minimum @ 2, 000 RPM - 241 kPa (35 psig) Minimum @ 3, 000 RPM - 262 kPa (38 psig)
Overhaul		Engine Mechanical Specifications (L77)
	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 3.6L V6		Auto Trans First Pass - 30 N.m (22 lb ft) Final Pass - 45° Manual Trans - 67 N.m (49 lb ft)
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque 6.0L V8		First Pass - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Second Pass - 50 N.m (37 lb ft) Third Pass - 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Fuel System
Pressure Specification 3.6L - V6		Ignition ON, Engine OFF, 345-690 kPa (50-100 psi)
Pressure Specification 6.0L - V8		Ignition ON, Engine OFF, 345-690 kPa (50-100 psi) Engine @ IDLE 300-400 kPa (43-58 psi)
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure	3.6L V6 - Circuit/System Verification 6.0L V8 - Circuit/System Verification
	Fuel Filter Location	3.6L V6 - Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module 6.0L V8 - Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
	Fuel Filter R & I	3.6L V6 - Fuel Pump Power Control Module Replacement 6.0L V8 - Primary Fuel Tank Module Replacement
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification		Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
Ignition Wires (Resistance)		3.6L - Coil On Plug 6.0L V8 - (397-1337 ohms)
Ignition Wires (Routing)		3.6L - Coil On Plug 6.0L - See Illustrations Under Spark Plug Wire Replacement
Spark Plug
3.6L V6 - See Parts catalog for spark plug usage.
	Gap	0.95-1.10 mm (0.0375-0.0433 in)
	Torque	New Plug 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
6.0L V8 - See Parts catalog for spark plug usage.
	Gap	0.95-1.10 mm (0.0375-0.0433 in)
	Torque	New Plug 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Old Plug 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Starting
Starter		N/A
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) For Tightening Sequence, Please See the figure Under Installation Procedure
** Use NEW fastener