Common Specs & Procedures
GLADIATOR COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | A/C SYSTEM | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 100 ft. lbs. (136 N.m) | ||
| Rear | N/A | ||
| Battery | BATTERY | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | Base Brakes: STANDARD PROCEDURE , Antilock Brakes: STANDARD PROCEDURE - ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING | ||
| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | BASE BRAKES | ||
| Torque | Base Brakes: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS , Antilock Brakes: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | N/A | ||
| Torque | N/A | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | Serpentine belt used, not adjustable. | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | |||
| 3.6L | Refer to the appropriate " Drive Belt Routing" figure under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLANT | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Up to 21 psi. | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 3.6L | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 3.6L | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 3.6L | |||
| Compression | CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil pressure | Refer to OIL PRESSURE table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE 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 | |||
| 3.6L | |||
| Flexplate | 70 ft. lbs. (95 N.m). Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications. | ||
| Flywheel | 38 ft. lbs. (52 N.m). Do not reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener must be installed and tightened to specifications. | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 58 psi +/- 3 psi (407 kPa +/- 34 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (HARD START) | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | The fuel filter is a part of the fuel pump module assembly | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | |||
| 3.6L | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | Coil On Plug | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | Coil On Plug | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 3.6L | |||
| Type | Recommended to use MOPAR Spark Plugs | ||
| Gap | .043 in. (1.10 mm) | ||
| Torque | 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Front: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS , Rear: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 130 ft. lbs. (176 N.m) | ||