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Common Specs & Procedures Index

EXPRESS AND SAVANA COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION/PROCEDURE
Air Conditioning 
Service Approximate Fluid Capacities
Torque Fastener Specifications
Battery  N/A
Brakes 
Bleeding Sequence RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT FRONT
See Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) ,
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications Disc Brake Component Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
Charging 
Generator N/A
Torque Fastener Specifications
Drive Belts 
Adjustment Serpentine belt used, not adjustable
Drive Belt Routing 4.8L, 6.0L 
See the figure under Installation Procedure
2.8L DIESEL 
See the figure under Drive Belt Replacement
Engine Cooling 
General Service Specifications N/A
Radiator Cap Pressure Pressure stamped on radiator cap or Surge Tank Cap
Thermostat R & I
4.8L, 6.0L Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (V8)
2.8L Diesel Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LWN)
Water Pump R & I
4.8L, 6.0L Water Pump Replacement (LC8, L20, L96)
2.8L Diesel Water Pump Replacement (LWN)
Engine Mechanical 
4.8L, 6.0L
Compression Engine Compression Test
NOTE: The minimum compression in any 1 cylinder should not be less than 70 percent of the highest cylinder. No cylinder should read less than 690 kPa (100 psi).
Oil Pressure 22 psig at 1, 000 engine RPM (152 kPa at 1, 000 engine RPM)
30 psig at 2, 000 engine RPM (207 kPa at 2, 000 engine RPM)
33 psig at 3, 000 engine RPM (228 kPa at 3, 000 engine RPM)
Overhaul Engine Mechanical Specifications (L20 VIN A)
Engine Mechanical Specifications (LC8 VIN B)
Engine Mechanical Specifications (L96 VIN G)
Torque Fastener Specifications
2.8L
Compression Engine Compression Test minimum compression in any one cylinder is 2069 kPa (300 psi). There should not be more than 345 kPa (50 psi) difference between a suspect cylinder and the average compression of all 8 cylinders.
Oil Pressure Minimum - Warm - @ idle - 10 psi (70 kPa)
Oil Pressure - Minimum - @ 3800 RPM - 36 psi (250 kPa)
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 - 4.8L, 6.0L  First Pass 15 Ft Lb (20 N.m)
Second Pass 37 Ft Lb (50 N.m)
Final Pass 74 Ft Lb (100 N.m)
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque - 2.8L DIESEL  Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt
1st Pass - 37 lb ft (50 N.m)
2nd Pass - Loosen 90 Degrees
3rd Pass - 18 lb ft (25 N.m)
Final Pass - Tighten 60 Degrees
Fuel System 
Pressure Specification And Test Procedure 4.8L, 6.0L 
Fuel System Diagnosis (Without FPCM) , OR Fuel System Diagnosis (FPCM)
2.8L DIESEL 
See Circuit/System Verification
Fuel Filter Location 4.8L, 6.0L 
Fuel filter is part of the fuel tank fuel pump module
2.8L DIESEL 
See figure under Fuel Filter Replacement
Fuel Filter R & I 4.8L, 6.0L 
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement
2.8L DIESEL 
See Fuel Filter Replacement
Ignition 
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
Ignition Wires (Resistance) 4.8L, 6.0L 
170-220 Ω per 25.4 mm (1.0 in)
Ignition Wires (Routing)
4.8L, 6.0L Straight down to spark plug. See figure under Spark Plug Replacement
Spark Plug 
4.8L, 6.0L (Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue)
Gap 0.037-0.043 in (0.95-1.10 mm)
Torque 11 lb ft (15 N.m)
Starting 
Starter N/A
Torque Fastener Specifications
Wheel Alignment 
Adjustment Specifications Wheel Alignment Specifications
Torque Fastener Specifications
Wheel & Tire 
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 140 lb ft (190 N.m)
For tightening sequence, please see the Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence figure under Installation Procedure (Without Dual Rear Wheels) , OR Installation Procedure (With Rear Wheels)