Specifications Index

2009 Jeep Wrangler X, StandardSECTION Specifications Index
WRANGLER SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
  Service A/C SYSTEM
  Torque TORQUE
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
  Front 100 Ft. Lbs (136 N.m)
  Rear N/A
Battery BATTERY SYSTEM
Brakes
  Bleeding Sequence
    With ABS ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
    Without ABS STANDARD PROCEDURE
  Brakes BASE BRAKES
  Torque TORQUE CHART
Charging
  Generator GENERATOR RATINGS
  Torque TORQUE
Drive Belts
  Adjustment N/A
  Belt Routing
    3.8L See Figure located under 3.8L
Engine Cooling
  General Service Specifications FILL VOLUMES
  Radiator Cap Pressure 124-145 kPa (18-21 psi)
  Thermostat R & I THERMOSTAT
  Water Pump R & I PUMP, WATER
Engine Mechanical
  3.8L
    Compression CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST
    Oil Pressure 5 psi at idle, 30-80 psi at 3000 RPM
    Overhaul 3.8L - SERVICE INFORMATION
    Torque TORQUE
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque 65 Ft. Lbs (88 N.m)
Fuel System
  Pressure Specification 59 psi +/- 5 psi
  Fuel Pressure Test Procedure CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM
  Fuel Pressure Release FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
  Fuel Filter R & I MODULE, FUEL PUMP
Ignition
  Firing Order
    3.8L FIRING ORDER - 3.8L
  Ignition Wires (Resistance) SPARK PLUG CABLE RESISTANCE
Spark Plug
  3.8L (Type RE14PLP5)
    Gap 1.2-1.3 mm (0.048-0.053 in.)
    Torque 13 Ft. Lbs. (17.5 N.m)
Starting
  Starter STARTER
  Torque TORQUE
Wheel Alignment
  Adjustment Specifications WHEEL ALIGNMENT
  Torque Front TORQUE
Rear TORQUE
Wheel & Tire
  Wheel Lug Nut Torque 92-132 Ft. Lbs. (125-180 N.m)
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