Specifications Index
ALERO & GRAND AM 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 | BATTERY TESTING & INSPECTION | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LF, LR, RF Also see BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | See appropriate illustration under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 15 psi or specification stamped on cap. | ||
| Thermostat R&I Procedure | |||
| 2.4L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 3.4L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R&I Procedure | |||
| 2.4L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 3.4L | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Compression | Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2 ). | ||
| Oil Pressure | 2.4L At Least 10 psi (.7 kg/cm2) at 900 RPM or 30 psi (2.1 kg/cm2) at 2000 RPM at normal operating temperature | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.4L | |||
| Compression | Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2 ). | ||
| Oil Pressure | Normal oil pressure is 50 - 65 psi (3.5- 4.5 kg/cm2 ) at 1200 RPM (at normal operating temperature). | ||
| 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/Flexplate Torque | |||
| 2.4L | Step 1, 22 Ft. Lbs. (30 N.m) Step 2, Addtional 45 degrees |
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| 3.4L | 52 Ft. Lbs. (71 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure | |||
| 2.4L | 53-59 psi (3.8-4.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| 3.4L | 52-59 psi (3.7-4.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Testing Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (EXCEPT AURORA & SATURN) | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition/Spark Plug Wires (Resistance) | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition/Spark Plug Wire (Routing 3.4L) | See appropriate illustration under FIRING ORDER | ||
| Spark Plugs | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Type | AC 41-942 | ||
| Gap | .050" (1.27 mm) | ||
| Torque | 13 Ft. Lbs. (18 N.m) | ||
| 3.4L | |||
| Type | AC 41-940 | ||
| Gap | .060" (1.52 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | SYSTEM TESTS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque Specifications | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Lug Nut Torque | 100 Ft. Lbs. (136 N.m) | ||