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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Pontiac Aztek FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Specifications Index
AZTEK & RENDEZVOUS SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | |||
| Automatic | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Manual | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | |||
| Automatic | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Manual | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| FWD Front and AWD Rear | 192 Ft. Lbs. (260 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LF, LR, RF | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | BELT ROUTING | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 15 psi or specification stamped on cap. | ||
| Thermostat R & I | N/A | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP REMOVAL | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil Pressure | 15 psi (103 kPa) at 1100 RPM (warm) | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 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 Torque | 52 Ft. Lbs. (71 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 52-59 psi (358.5-406.8 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (3.4L) | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | See FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | 3000 Ohms Per Ft. | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | N/A | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| Type | AC 41-940 | ||
| Gap | .060 In. (1.52 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 Ft. Lbs. (15 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER APPLICATION | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 100 Ft. Lbs. (140 N.m) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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