Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002): Maintenance

Also for this vehicle: Malibu Classic L4-2.2L (2008), Malibu L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1998), Malibu L4-2.2L (2007), Malibu L4-2.2L VIN F (2005), Malibu L4-2.4L (2010), Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008), Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997), Malibu V6-231 3.8L (1982), Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004), Malibu V6-3.6L (2010), Malibu V6-3.9L (2007), Malibu V8-267 4.4L (1982), Malibu V8-350 5.7L DSL (1982).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
- Alignment › System Information15 pages
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks32 pages
  - Fuel Pressure › System Information8 pages
    Specifications
    System Diagnosis › Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications
  - Air Cleaner Housing5 pages
    Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Air Filter Element › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Air Filter Element: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Filter Element: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
  - Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal2 3
  - Ignition Cable › Component Information5 pages
    Locations
    Service and Repair › Spark Plug Wire Inspection2 3 4
  - Spark Plug › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications › Spark Plug Gap2
    Service and Repair › Spark Plug Inspection2 3 4 5
  - Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
  - Valve Clearance › System Information › Specifications
- Drive Belt › Component Information16 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Drive Belt Misalignment Diagnostics2 3 4
  - Testing and Inspection › Drive Belt Chirping2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
- Filters22 pages
  - Air Cleaner Housing5 pages
    Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Air Filter Element › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Air Filter Element: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Filter Element: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
  - Fluid Filter - A/T › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal2 3
  - Fuel Pump Pickup Filter › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Fuel Pump Pickup Filter: › 05-06-04-026A › Apr › 05 › Fuel System - No Start/Low Power/Hesitation2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fuel Pump Pickup Filter: › 05-06-04-026A › Apr › 05 › Fuel System - No Start/Low Power/Hesitation2 3 4
  - Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Noise/Damage Oil Filter Application Importance
  - Refrigerant Filter › Component Information › Service and Repair › Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Filter Installation2 3 4
- Hoses21 pages
  - Coolant Line/Hose › Component Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Throttle Body Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet2
  - Heater Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet2 3 4
  - Hose/Line HVAC › Component Information › Service and Repair › Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Pressure2 3 4
  - Radiator Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Inlet2
- Fluids33 pages
  - Brake Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
  - Clutch Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
  - Coolant › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System - DEX-COOL(R) Coolant Leak Detection Dye2 3 4 5
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Differential Fluid - A/T › Component Information › Specifications
  - Fluid - A/T › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - DEXRON(R)-VI Fluid Information2 3 4 5
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Fluid - M/T › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Engine Oil › Component Information5 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - GM dexos 1 and dexos 2(R) Oil Specifications2 3
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
  - Refrigerant › Component Information5 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/C - Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Equipment2 3
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Refrigerant Oil › Component Information3 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/C - New PAG Oil
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
- Brake Bleeding › System Information6 pages
  - Specifications
  - Service and Repair › ABS Automated Bleed Procedure2 3 4 5
- Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair › Disabling2
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers36 pages
  - Fuse › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Aftermarket Fuse Warning
  - Fuse Block › Component Information28 pages
    Locations › Left Side of Engine Compartment2 3 4 5
    Diagrams › Fuse Block Left IP2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    Service and Repair › Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Relay Box › Component Information7 pages
    Locations › LH IP Fuse Block2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Within an Electrical Center2 3
- Service Reminder Indicators6 pages
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Testing and Inspection › Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On2 3 4 5
  - Oil Change Reminder Lamp › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Wheels and Tires80 pages
- Jump Starting › System Information › Service Precautions2 3
- Towing Information › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Vehicle - Recreational (Dinghy) Towing Information2 3 4 5 6 7
- Vehicle Lifting › Component Information5 pages
  - Service Precautions
  - Service and Repair › General Information2 3 4
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections