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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000LW2 AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSCOMMON SPECS & PROCEDURESSPECIFICATIONS INDEX
2000 Saturn LW2 Automatic
Specifications Index
2000 Saturn LW2 AutomaticSECTION Specifications Index
"L" SERIES SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Prodecure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Intial Torque | 74-118 Ft. Lbs. (100-160 N.m) | ||
| Final Torque | 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m) + 90 Degrees | ||
| Battery | NA | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LF, LR, RF also see BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Disc Brakes | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Belt Routing | See appropriate illustration under SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radaitor Cap Pressure | 15 psi | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil Pressure | |||
| 2.2L | Oil pressure should be 50-80 psi (3.51-5.62 kg/cm2 ) at 1000 RPM. | ||
| 3.0L | With engine at normal operating temperature, oil pressure at idle should be approximately 21.7 psi. (1.525 kg/cm2 ). | ||
| Overhaul | |||
| 2.2L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.0L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | |||
| 2.2L | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 3.0L | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications |
See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. |
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| Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque | |||
| 2.2L Flexplate | Step 1. 39 Ft. Lbs. (53 N.m) Step 2. Additional 25 Degrees |
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| 2.2L Flywheel | Step 1. 39 Ft. Lbs. (53 N.m) Step 2. Additional 25 Degrees |
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| 3.0L | Step 1. 48 Ft. Lbs. (65 N.m) Step 2. Additional 30 Degrees Step 3. Additional 15 Degrees |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | FUEL PUMP | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (SATURN) | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| 2.2L | NA | ||
| 3.0L | See appropriate illustration under FIRING ORDER | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| Type | |||
| 2.2L | AC 41-628 | ||
| 3.0L | AC 41-627 | ||
| Gap | |||
| 2.2L | .045 In. (1.14 mm) | ||
| 3.0L | .040 In. (1.0 mm) | ||
| Torque | |||
| 2.2L | 15 Ft. Lbs. (20 N.m) | ||
| 3.0L | 19 Ft. Lbs. (25 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | |||
| Intial Torque | 46 Ft. Lbs. (63 N.m) | ||
| Final Torque | 92 Ft. Lbs. (125 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.