Common Specs & Procedures Index

REGAL & Regal TourX COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System		Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service		Approximate Fluid Capacities
Torque		Fastener Specifications
Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Front)
First Pass		150 N.m (111 lb ft)
Second Pass		Loosen 45 degrees
Final Pass		250 N.m (199 lb ft)
Battery		Battery Inspection/Test , or Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence		RR, LR, RF, LF Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)
Disc Brakes
	Service Specifications	Disc Brake Component Specifications
	Torque	Fastener Specifications
Charging
Generator		Charging System Test
Torque		Fastener Specifications (LTG) , or Fastener Specifications (LGX)
Drive Belts
Adjustment
	2.0L	Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
	3.6L	Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing
	2.0L	See Graphic under Drive Belt Replacement
	3.6L	See graphic under Drive Belt Replacement
Engine Cooling
General Service Specifications		NA
	Radiator Cap Pressure	Pressure rating is shown on the pressure cap.
	Thermostat R & I
	2.0L	Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (LTG)
	3.6L	-
	Water Pump R & I
	2.0L 3.6L	Water Pump Replacement (2.0L LTG) , or Water Pump Replacement (3.6L LGX) N/A
Engine Mechanical
2.0L
	Compression	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). Engine Compression Test
	Oil Pressure @700 RPM @ 100°C	20-29 psi (140-200 kPa)
	Overhaul	Engine Mechanical Specifications
	Torque	Fastener Specifications
3.6L
	Compression	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). Engine Compression Test
	Oil pressure Minimum - @ 2000 RPM	20 psi (136 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
2.0L A/T
	First Pass	20 N.m (15 lb ft)
	Second Pass	30 N.m (22 lb ft)
	Final Pass	additional 40 degrees
3.6L
First Pass		30N-m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass		Additional 45 Degrees
Fuel System
Pressure Specification		Key on Engine Off Fuel Pressure Sensor Reading 50-94 psi (345-650 kPa) Engine Running Fuel Pressure Sensor Reading 43-58 psi (300-400 kPa)
	Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
	2.0L	Fuel System Diagnosis
	3.6L	Circuit/System Verification
	Fuel Filter Location	Fuel filter is an integral part of the in-tank fuel pump module.
	Fuel Filter R & I	2.0L Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (AWD) 2.0L Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement (FWD) 3.6L Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
2.0L & 3.6L		FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance)		Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
Ignition Wires (Routing)		Engines have coil-on-plug ignition.
Spark Plug
2.0L (Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog)
	Gap	If using NEW spark plugs do NOT attempt to check gap or damage can occur, plugs come pre gapped. 0.037-0.043 In. (0.95-1.10 mm)
	Torque	20 N.m (15 Ft. Lbs.)
3.6L (Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog)
	Gap	If using NEW spark plugs do NOT attempt to check gap or damage can occur, plugs come pre gapped. 0.030-0.035 In. (0.75-0.90 mm)
	Torque	20 N.m (13 Ft. Lbs.)
Starting
Starter		NA non-repairable starter motor
Torque		Fastener Specifications (LTG) , or Fastener Specifications (LGX)
Wheel Alignment
	Adjustment Specifications	Wheel Alignment Specifications (4-Door Hatchback 68) , or Wheel Alignment Specifications (4-Door Station Wagon 35)
	Torque	Fastener Specifications
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque		140 N.m (103 Ft. Lbs.). See Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence illustration under Installation Procedure