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Common Specs & Procedures Index

MALIBU COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
Service REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Manual - FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Automatic - FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
Tighten 215 N.m (159 lb ft)
Battery BATTERY USAGE
Brakes
Bleeding Sequence RIGHT REAR, LEFT REAR, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT FRONT
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL)
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE)
Disc Brakes
Service Specifications DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Charging
Generator GENERATOR USAGE
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belts
Adjustment Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt
Drive Belt Routing See the figure under DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
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
3.6L WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT
Engine Mechanical
2.4L
Compression ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST
Oil Pressure Minimum - @ 1,000 RPM @ 90°C (194°F) - 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 (20 psi)
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 - 53 N.m (39 lb ft)
Final Pass - 25°
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque - 3.6L First Pass - 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass - 45°
Fuel System
Pressure Specification - 2.4L Ignition ON, Engine OFF - 345-414 kPa (50-60 psi)
See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Pressure Specification - 3.6L Ignition ON, Engine OFF - 386-427 kPa (56-62 psi)
See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure - 2.4L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Pressure Test Procedure - 3.6L FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Fuel Filter Location - 2.4L Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter Location - 3.6L Fuel Filter is Part of the Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Fuel Filter R & I - 2.4L FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
Fuel Filter R & I - 3.6L FUEL TANK MODULE REPLACEMENT
Ignition
Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
Ignition Wires (Resistance) Individual Ignition Coil/Module Assemblies
Ignition Wires (Routing)
2.4L Coil On Plug
3.6L Coil On Plug
Spark Plug
2.4L
Gap 1.0 mm (0.040 in)
Torque 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
3.6L
Gap 1.1 mm (0.0433 in)
Torque 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Starting
Starter N/A
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Alignment
Adjustment Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
Torque FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel & Tire
Wheel Lug Nut Torque 140 N.m (100 lb ft)
For Tightening Sequence, Please see the Figure Under INSTALLATION PROCEDURE