Common Specs & Procedures Index
MALIBU COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Automatic
- FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS Manual - FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS |
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| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 159 lb ft (215 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY USAGE | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RIGHT REAR, LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT Refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) Or HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE) . |
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| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | N/A | ||
| Torque | N/A | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR USAGE | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | Serpentine belt used, not adjustable. | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | 2.4L
- See figure under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
. 3.6L - See figure under REMOVAL PROCEDURE . |
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| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | N/A | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Pressure stamped on cap. | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 2.4L | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LE5/LE9) | ||
| 3.6L | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LY7) | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 2.4L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LE5/LE9) | ||
| 3.6L | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LY7) | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil Pressure | Minimum @ 1,000 RPM @ 90 degrees - 206.84-482.63 kPa (30-70 psi) | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LE5, LE9) | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.6L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil pressure | Minimum @ Idle - 69 kPa (10 psi) Minimum @ 2,000 RPM - 138 kPa (20psi) |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS (LY7) | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING 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 | 2.4L First Pass - 39 lb ft (53 N.m) final Pass - + an additional 25 degrees 3.6L (Automatic Transmission) First Pass - 22 lb ft (30 N.m) final Pass - + additional 45 degrees |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 2.4L - Not Running - 345-414 kPa (50-60 psi). Refer to CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
. 3.6L - Not Running - 386-427 kPa (56-62 psi). Refer to CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION . |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | 2.4L
- FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS 3.6L - FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS |
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| Fuel Filter Location | 2.4L
- Fuel filter is part of fuel tank fuel pump module. 3.6L - Fuel filter is part of fuel tank fuel pump module. |
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| Fuel Filter R & I | 2.4L
- FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT 3.6L - FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT |
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| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | |||
| 2.4L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| 3.6L | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | 2.4L
- Individual ignition coil/module assemblies. 3.6L - Individual ignition coil/module assemblies. |
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| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| 2.4L | Coil on plug. | ||
| 3.6L | Coil on plug. | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 2.4L (N/A) | |||
| Gap | 0.043-0.037 in (1.1-0.95 mm) | ||
| Torque | 15 lb ft (20 N.m) | ||
| 3.6L (N/A) | |||
| Gap | 0.0433 in (1.10 mm) | ||
| Torque | 13 lb ft (18 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | N/A | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 100 lb ft (140 N.m). For tightening sequence, please see the figure under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE | ||