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Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L66): Specifications Saturn VUE I

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
A/C Compressor Bolts22 N.m16 lb ft
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts44 N.m33 lb ft
Camshaft Cap Bolts22 N.m16 lb ft
Camshaft Cap Studs12 N.m106 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt4 N.m35 lb in
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts90 N.m67 lb ft
Catalytic Converter Bracket-to-Engine Block Bolt22 N.m16 lb ft
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Catalytic Converter-to-Cylinder Head Nuts31 N.m23 lb ft
Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Take down Pipe Studs18 N.m13 lb ft
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts - First Pass20 N.m14 lb ft
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts - Final Pass90 degrees
Coolant Crossover Housing Bolts/Nuts22 N.m16 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt245 N.m181 lb ft
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bottom M11 Bolts74 N.m54 lb ft
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Side M10 Bolts49 N.m36 lb ft
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Bolt/Nut9.8 N.m87 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolts - First Pass39 N.m29 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolts - Second Pass69 N.m51 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolts - Final Pass98.1 N.m72.3 lb ft
Cylinder Head-to-Catalytic Converter Studs22 N.m16 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt22 N.m16 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley Bolt80 N.m59 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Fitting - Right Side39.2 N.m28.9 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug - Left Side78.5 N.m57.9 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug - Right Side9.8 N.m87 lb in
Engine Block Coolant Heater60 N.m44 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor12 N.m106 lb in
Engine Ground Cable Bolt12 N.m106 lb in
Engine Mount Adapter - Right Side M10 Bolts50 N.m37 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket - Right Side Nuts110 N.m82 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket Bolts - Right Side M12 Bolts54 N.m40 lb ft
Engine Mount Front Bracket Bolts44 N.m33 lb ft
Engine Mount Front Bracket M10 Bolts50 N.m37 lb ft
Engine Mount Rear M12 Bolts110 N.m82 lb ft
Engine Mount Rear Bracket M12 Bolts110 N.m82 lb ft
Engine Mount Rear Support M10 Bolts50 N.m37 lb ft
Engine Mount Side Bracket M6 Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Engine Mount Side Bracket M10 Bolts44 N.m33 lb ft
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge (EVAP) Valve Bolt9.8 N.m87 lb in
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Nuts22 N.m16 lb ft
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Studs10 N.m88 lb in
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Tube-to-Intake Manifold Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Exhaust Take down Pipe-to-Catalytic Converter Nuts54 N.m40 lb ft
Flywheel Bolts74 N.m54 lb ft
Front Lift Bracket Bolts22 N.m16 lb ft
Fuel Hose-to-Fuel Pipe Nuts12 N.m106 lb in
Fuel Injection Manifold-to-Cylinder Head Bolts/Nuts22 N.m16 lb ft
Fuel Injector Manifold-to-Intake Manifold Studs22 N.m16 lb ft
Fuel Rail Bolts10 N.m89 lb in
Fuel Rail-to-Fuel Hose Nuts12 N.m106 lb in
Fuel Rail-to-Fuel Hose Studs4.9 N.m43 lb in
Generator Bolt - M8 Bolt22 N.m16 lb ft
Generator Bolt - M10 Bolt44 N.m33 lb ft
Generator Harness Clamp Bolt12 N.m106 lb in
Ignition Coil Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor12 N.m106 lb in
Intake Manifold Side Cover Bolt/Nut12 N.m106 lb in
Intake Manifold Side Cover Stud3.4 N.m30 lb in
Intake Manifold-to-Spacer Bolts/Nuts - First Pass11 N.m97 lb in
Intake Manifold-to-Spacer Bolts/Nuts - Final Pass22 N.m16 lb ft
Intake Manifold Top Cover Bolts/Nuts - First Pass6 N.m53 lb in
Intake Manifold Top Cover Bolts/Nuts - Final Pass12 N.m106 lb in
Intake Rocker Arm Oil Flow Control Module Bolts22 N.m16 lb ft
Intake Rocker Arm Oil Flow Control Solenoid Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Intake Rocker Arm Oil Flow Control Switch22 N.m16 lb ft
Knock Sensor31 N.m23 lb ft
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Bolt3.4 N.m30 lb in
Oil Filter12 N.m106 lb in
Oil Filter Fitting49 N.m36 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor44 N.m33 lb ft
Oil Pan Bolts - First Pass6 N.m53 lb in
Oil Pan Bolts - Final Pass12 N.m106 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug Bolt39 N.m29 lb ft
Oil Pan-to-Transmission Bolt64 N.m47 lb ft
Oil Pressure Switch18 N.m13 lb ft
Oil Pump Assembly-to-Engine Block Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Oil Pump Plug - Large44 N.m32.5 lb ft
Oil Pump Plug - Small34.3 N.m25.3 lb ft
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Bolt39 N.m28 lb ft
Oil Pump Rear Cover Bolts6 N.m53 lb in
Oil Pump Screen Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Bolt12 N.m106 lb in
Rear Housing Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Serpentine Drive Belt Auto Tensioner M6 Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Serpentine Drive Belt Auto Tensioner M8 Bolts22 N.m16 lb ft
Serpentine Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley Bolt80 N.m59 lb ft
Spark Plugs18 N.m13 lb ft
Starter Motor Bolt74 N.m54 lb ft
Starter Motor Positive Cable Nut9.8 N.m86 lb in
Thermostat Housing Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Throttle Body Bolts/Nuts22 N.m16 lb ft
Throttle Body Studs7.8 N.m69 lb in
Timing Belt Auto - Tensioner Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Timing Belt Front Cover Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bolt44 N.m33 lb ft
Timing Belt Rear Cover Bolts22 N.m16 lb ft
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Nut80 N.m59 lb ft
Torque Converter Cover Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Transaxle-to-Engine Bolts64 N.m47 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Adjusting Screw Nuts20 N.m14 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts - First Pass6 N.m53 lb in
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts - Final Pass12 N.m106 lb in
Valve Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts - First Pass12 N.m106 lb in
Valve Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts - Final Pass24 N.m17 lb ft
Water Pump Bolts12 N.m106 lb in
Wiring Harness Bracket Bolts12 N.m106 lb in

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Engine Mechanical Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
General
Engine TypeWater Cooled, 4-Stroke, SOHC Gasoline Engine
Displacement3471 cc212 cu in
RPOL66
VINU
Cylinder Arrangement60° V6 Transverse
Bore89.0 mm3.50 in
Stroke93.0 mm3.66 in
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Engine Compression Test - Minimum990 kPa145 psi
Engine Compression Test - Maximum Variation200 kPa29 psi
Idle Speed680-780 RPM
Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug Gap - Production1.0-1.1 mm0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Gap - Service1.3 mm0.051 in
Ignition Timing8-12 BTDC at 680-780 RPM
Block
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter77.0-77.024 mm3.031-3.032 in
Cylinder Bore Diameter - Production89.0-89.015 mm3.5039-3.5045 in
Cylinder Bore Diameter - Service89.065 mm3.5065 in
Cylinder Bore Diameter - 0.25 mm (0.0098 in) Oversize Piston89.25-89.265 mm3.5138-3.5144 in
Cylinder Bore Taper - Service0.05 mm0.002 in
Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness - Production0.07 mm0.003 in
Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness - Service0.1 mm0.004 in
Cylinder Reboring Limit - Service0.25 mm0.01 in
Rear Housing-to-Oil Seal Clearance0.5-0.8 mm0.019-0.031 in
Camshaft
Camshaft-to-Cap Clearance - Production0.05-0.2 mm0.002-0.008 in
Camshaft-to-Cap Clearance - Service0.2 mm0.008 in
End Play - Production0.05-0.20 mm0.002-0.008 in
End Play - Service0.2 mm0.008 in
Journal Diameter42.935-42.950 mm1.690-1.691 in
Journal Out-of-Round - Maximum0.03 mm0.0012 in
Camshaft-to-Journal Clearance - Production0.05-0.089 mm0.002-0.0035 in
Camshaft-to-Journal Clearance - Service0.15 mm0.006 in
Lobe Height - Intake Primary35.041 mm1.3796 in
Lobe Height - Intake Mid36.445 mm1.4348 in
Lobe Height - Intake Secondary35.284 mm1.3891 in
Lobe Height - Exhaust36.326 mm1.4302 in
Lobe Lift - Intake Primary5.041 mm0.1984 in
Lobe Lift - Intake Mid6.323 mm0.2489 in
Lobe Lift - Intake Secondary5.284 mm0.2080 in
Lobe Lift - Exhaust6.326 mm0.2490 in
Runout - Production0.03 mm0.001 in
Runout - Service0.04 mm0.002 in
Cooling System
Thermostat Begins-to-Open Temperature76-80°C168-176°F
Thermostat Full Open Temperature90°C194°F
Water Pump Displacement - at 6,000 RPM Per Minute176 liters186 qts
Connecting Rod
Bearing Clearance - Production0.02-0.044 mm0.0008-0.0017 in
Bearing Clearance - Service0.05 mm0.002 in
Bore Diameter - Bearing End58 mm2.28 in
Bore Diameter - Pin End21.97-21.976 mm0.865-0.8652 in
Bore Out-of-Round - Bearing End0.005 mm0.0002 in
Length158.5 mm6.24 in
End Play - Production0.15-0.35 mm0.006-0.014 in
End Play - Service0.45 mm0.018 in
Connecting Rod Bolt - Difference in Diameter - Service0.0-0.1 mm0.0-0.004 in
Crankshaft
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter54.976-55.0 mm2.1644-2.1654 in
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round - Production0.005 mm0.0002 in
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round - Service0.01 mm0.0004 in
Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Production0.005 mm0.0002 in
Connecting Rod Journal Taper - Service0.01 mm0.0004 in
Connecting Rod Journal Width17.55-17.75 mm0.691-0.699 in
End Play - Production0.1-0.35 mm0.004-0.014 in
End Play - Service0.45 mm0.018 in
Main Bearing Clearance - Production0.02-0.044 mm0.0008-0.0017 in
Main Bearing Clearance - Service0.05 mm0.002 in
Main Journal Diameter71.976-72.0 mm2.8337-2.8346 in
Main Journal Out-of-Round - Production0.005 mm0.0002 in
Main Journal Out-of-Round - Service0.01 mm0.0004 in
Main Journal Taper - Production0.005 mm0.0002 in
Main Journal Taper - Service0.01 mm0.0004 in
Runout - Production - Journals 1 and 40.02 mm0.0008 in
Runout - Production - Journals 2 and 30.025 mm0.001 in
Runout - Service0.03 mm0.0012 in
Thrust Surface Distance0.1-0.35 mm0.004-0.014 in
Thrust Surface Runout0.45 mm0.018 in
Cylinder Head
Combustion Chamber Volume51.3 cu cm3.13 cu in
Cylinder Head Height/Thickness120.95-121.05 mm4.762-4.766 in
Surface Flatness - Block Deck0.05 mm0.002 in
Surface Flatness - Exhaust Manifold Deck0.05 mm0.002 in
Surface Flatness - Intake Manifold Deck0.05 mm0.002 in
Resurface Limit - Block Deck0.2 mm0.008 in
Valve Guide Bore - Exhaust - Production5.515-5.53 mm0.2171-0.2178 in
Valve Guide Bore - Exhaust - Service5.55 mm0.219 in
Valve Guide Bore - Intake - Production5.515-5.530 mm0.2171-0.2177 in
Valve Guide Bore - Intake - Service5.55 mm0.219 in
Valve Guide Installed Height - Exhaust20.63-21.63 mm0.812-0.852 in
Valve Guide Installed Height - Intake21.2-22.2 mm0.835-0.874 in
Lubrication System
Oil Type5W-20
Oil Capacity - with Engine Overhaul5.0 liters5.2 qts
Oil Capacity - with Filter4.3 liters4.5 qts
Oil Capacity - without Filter4.0 liters4.2 qts
Oil Pressure - at Idle and Engine at 80°C (176°F)70 kPa10 psi
Oil Pressure - at 3,000 RPM and Engine at 80°C (176°F)490 kPa71 psi
Oil Pump
Displacement - at 6,000 RPM Per Minute58.4 liters61.7 qts
Rotor Diameter - Outer84 mm3.307 in
Rotor Pocket - Depth - Inner12.72 mm0.5 in
Rotor Pocket - Depth - Outer12.78 mm0.503 in
Inner Rotor-to-Outer Rotor Radial Clearance - New0.04-0.16 mm0.002-0.0063 in
Inner Rotor-to-Outer Rotor Radial Clearance - Service Limit0.2 mm0.008 in
Housing-to-Rotor Axial Clearance - New0.02-0.07 mm0.001-0.003 in
Housing-to-Rotor Axial Clearance - Service Limit0.12 mm0.005 in
Housing-to-Outer Rotor Radial Clearance - New0.10-0.19 mm0.004-0.007 in
Housing-to-Outer Rotor Radial Clearance - Service Limit0.2 mm0.008 in
Piston Rings
End Gap - Top - Production0.2-0.35 mm0.008-0.014 in
End Gap - Top - Service0.6 mm0.024 in
End Gap - Second - Production0.4-0.55 mm0.0016-0.022 in
End Gap - Second - Service0.7 mm0.028 in
End Gap - Oil - Production0.2-0.7 mm0.008-0.028 in
End Gap - Oil - Service0.8 mm0.031 in
First Compression Ring - Production0.02-0.35 mm0.008-0.014 in
First Compression Ring - Service0.6 mm0.024 in
Second Compression Ring - Production0.4-0.055 mm0.0016-0.0022 in
Second Compression Ring - Service0.7 mm0.028 in
Oil Control Ring - Production0.2-0.7 mm0.008-0.028 in
Oil Control Ring - Service0.8 mm0.031 in
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Top - Production0.055-0.08 mm0.0022-0.0031 in
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Top - Service0.15 mm0.006 in
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Second - Production0.03-0.055 mm0.0012-0.0022 in
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Second - Service0.13 mm0.005 in
First Compression Ring - Production0.055-0.08 mm0.0022-0.0031 in
First Compression Ring - Service0.13 mm0.005 in
Second Compression Ring - Production0.03-0.055 mm0.0012-0.0022 in
Second Compression Ring - Service0.13 mm0.005 in
First Compression Ring Height1.2 mm0.05 in
First Compression Width3.1 mm0.12 in
Second Compression Height1.2 mm0.05 in
Second Compression Width3.4 mm0.13 in
Pistons
Diameter - Production - Measure 16 mm (0.63 in) from Bottom of Skirt88.975-88.985 mm3.5029-3.5033 in
Diameter - Service88.965 mm3.5026 in
Diameter - 0.25 mm Oversize Piston89.225-89.235 mm3.5128-3.5132 in
Out-of-Round - Measured by Clearance to Cylinder Bore0.08 mm3.15 in
Pin Bore Diameter21.96-22.03 mm0.864-0.867 in
Ring Groove Width - Top - Production1.24-1.25 mm0.0488-0.0492 in
Ring Groove Width - Top - Service1.27 mm0.05 in
Ring Groove Width - Second - Production1.22-1.23 mm0.048-0.0484 in
Ring Groove Width - Second - Service1.25 mm0.049 in
Ring Groove Width - Oil - Production2.805-2.825 mm0.1104-0.1112 in
Ring Groove Width - Oil - Service2.85 mm0.112 in
Piston to Bore Clearance - Production0.015-0.04 mm0.0006-0.0016 in
Piston to Bore Clearance - Service0.08 mm0.003 in
Piston Pin
Clearance to Connecting Rod Bore - Production0.005-0.014 mm0.0002-0.0006 in
Clearance to Connecting Rod Bore - Service0.019 mm0.0007 in
Clearance to Piston Pin Bore - Production0.005 to +0.001 mm0.0002 to +0.00004 in
Clearance to Piston Pin Bore - Service0.004 mm0.0002 in
Diameter - Production21.962-21.965 mm0.8646-0.8648 in
Diameter - Service21.954 mm0.8643 in
Length53.77-54.23 mm2.116-2.135 in
Starter
Rated Output1.6 kw2.15 hp
Timing Belt Tensioner
Tensioner Rod Extended48.8-58.7 mm1.92-2.31 in
Tensioner Spring Load - Rod Extended151 N at 58.7 mm34 lb at 2.31 in
Tensioner Spring Load - Rod Partially Extended185 N at 54.4 mm41.5 lb at 2.14 in
Tensioner Spring Load - Rod Retracted228 N at 48.8 mm51 lb at 1.92 in
Valves and Valve Seats
Clearance - Cold - Exhaust0.28-0.32 mm0.011-0.013 in
Clearance - Cold - Intake0.20-0.24 mm0.008-0.009 in
Face Angle - Exhaust40-60 degrees
Face Angle - Intake45-60-70 degrees
Face Runout - Maximum0.04 mm0.0016 in
Face Width2.121 mm0.083 in
Head Diameter - Exhaust29.9-30.1 mm1.177-1.185 in
Head Diameter - Intake34.9-35.1 mm1.374-1.382 in
Key Groove Diameter4.595-4.60 mm0.180-0.181 in
Length - Exhaust113.9-114.5 mm4.484-4.508 in
Length - Intake115.7-116.3 mm4.555-4.579 in
Seat Angle - Exhaust30-45-60 degrees
Seat Angle - Intake30-45-67 degrees
Seat Width - Exhaust - Production1.25-1.55 mm0.049-0.061 in
Seat Width - Exhaust - Service2.0 mm0.079 in
Seat Width - Intake - Production1.25-1.55 mm0.049-0.061 mm
Seat Width - Intake - Service2.0 mm0.079 in
Stem Diameter - Exhaust - Production5.45-5.46 mm0.2146-0.215 in
Stem Diameter - Exhaust - Service5.42 mm0.2134 in
Stem Diameter - Intake - Production5.485-5.495 mm0.2159-0.2163 in
Stem Diameter - Intake - Service5.455 mm0.2148 in
Stem Installed Height - Exhaust - Production46.68-47.48 mm1.838-1.869 in
Stem Installed Height - Exhaust - Service47.73 mm1.879 in
Stem Installed Height - Intake - Production46.75-47.55 mm1.841-1.872 in
Stem Installed Height - Intake - Service47.8 mm1.882 in
Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Exhaust - Production0.055-0.08 mm0.0022-0.0031 in
Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Exhaust - Service0.11 mm0.004 in
Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Intake - Production0.02-0.045 mm0.0008-0.0018 in
Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Intake - Service0.08 mm0.003 in
Valve Guides
Valve Guide Installed Height - Intake21.20-22.2 mm0.835-0.874 in
Valve Guide Installed Height - Exhaust20.63-21.63 mm0.812-0.852 in
Valve Lash Adjuster
Free Length47.41 mm1.87 in
Spring Load49 N at 45.5 mm11 lb at 1.79 in
Rocker Arms and Shafts
Bore Diameter20.02-20.05 mm0.788-0.789 in
Arm-to-Shaft Clearance - Exhaust - Production0.026-0.077 mm0.001-0.003 in
Arm-to-Shaft Clearance - Exhaust - Service0.077 mm0.003 in
Arm-to-Shaft Clearance - Intake - Production0.026-0.067 mm0.001-0.0026 in
Arm-to-Shaft Clearance - Intake - Service0.067 mm0.0026 in
Ratio1.5:1
Shaft Diameter20.0 mm0.7874 in
Intake Rocker Arm Test - Regulator Pressure Setting440-540 kPa64-78 psi
Valve Springs
Coil Thickness - Exhaust3.5 mm0.137 in
Coil Thickness - Intake3.6 mm0.141 in
Diameter - Inside16.2 mm0.637 in
Diameter - Outside - Exhaust23.2 mm0.913 in
Diameter - Outside - Intake23.4 mm0.921 in
Free Length - Exhaust51.06 mm2.01 in
Free Length - Intake51.54 mm2.029 in
Installed Height43.4 mm1.708 in

Engine Mechanical Specifications

Crankshaft Bearings Selection Specifications

*Crankshaft Main Journal**Engine Block Main Journal Bore
A or IB or IIC or IIID or IIII
1 or IRed/PinkPinkPink/YellowYellow
2 or IIPinkPink/YellowYellowYellow/Green
3 or IIIPink/YellowYellowYellow/GreenGreen
4 or IIIIYellowYellow/GreenGreenGreen/Brown
5 or IIIIIYellow/GreenGreenGreen/BrownBrown
6 or IIIIIIGreenGreen/BrownBrownBrown/Black
IMPORTANT: The color code is on the edge of the bearing. When using bearing halves of different colors, it does not matter which color is used in the top or bottom position. *As the numbers increase, the crankshaft journal diameter decreases and the bearing thickness increases.**As the letters or numbers increase, the main journal bore diameter increases and the bearing thickness increases.
IMPORTANT
The color code is on the edge of the bearing. When using bearing halves of different colors, it does not matter which color is used in the top or bottom position.

Crankshaft Bearings Selection Specifications

Connecting Rod Bearings Selection Specifications

*Crankshaft Connecting Rod Journal**Connecting Rod Journal Bore
1 or I2 or II3 or III4 or IIII
A or IPinkPink/YellowYellowYellow/Green
B or IIPink/YellowYellowYellow/GreenGreen
C or IIIYellowYellow/GreenGreenGreen/Brown
D or IIIIYellow/GreenGreenGreen/BrownBrown
E or IIIIIGreenGreen/BrownBrownBrown/Black
F or IIIIIIGreen/BrownBrownBrown/BlackBlack
IMPORTANT: The color code is on the edge of the bearing. When using bearing halves of different colors, it does not matter which color is used in the top or bottom position. *As the letters or numbers increase, the crankshaft journal diameter decreases and the bearing thickness increases.**As the numbers increase, the connecting rod bore diameter increases and the bearing thickness increases.
IMPORTANT
The color code is on the edge of the bearing. When using bearing halves of different colors, it does not matter which color is used in the top or bottom position.

Connecting Rod Bearings Selection Specifications