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Overhaul Procedure Steps

NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the engine.
^ For the specific step listed below, refer to the hyperlink for that step.
^ For the complete list of procedures, refer to "Repair Instruction".




Repair Instructions:

[ ] Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
[ ] Engine Flywheel Removal. Engine Flywheel Removal
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Removal. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
[ ] Water Outlet Removal. Water Outlet Removal

[ ] Water Pump Removal. Water Pump Removal
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (Upper). Intake Manifold Removal (Upper)
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (Lower). Intake Manifold Removal (Lower)
[ ] Exhaust Crossover Removal. Exhaust Crossover Removal
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left Side). Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left Side)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Right Side). Exhaust Manifold Removal (Right Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Left Side). Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Left Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Right Side). Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Right Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
[ ] Cylinder Head Removal (Right and Left). Cylinder Head Removal (Right and Left)

[ ] Valve Lifter Removal. Valve Lifter Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Removal. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
[ ] Engine Front Cover Removal. Engine Front Cover Removal
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Removal. Oil Filter Adapter Removal

[ ] Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Removal. Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Removal
[ ] Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal. Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal
[ ] Camshaft Removal. Camshaft Removal
[ ] Balance Shaft Removal. Balance Shaft Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
[ ] Oil Pan Removal. Oil Pan Removal
[ ] Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal. Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal. Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

[ ] Engine Block Plug Removal. Engine Block Plug Removal
[ ] Engine Block Clean and Inspect. Engine Block Clean and Inspect
[ ] Cylinder Boring and Honing. Cylinder Boring and Honing
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect. Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect. Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect

[ ] Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect. Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect. Piston and Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect
[ ] Piston Selection. Piston Selection
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble

[ ] Camshaft Bearing Removal. Camshaft Bearing Removal
[ ] Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect. Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
[ ] Camshaft Bearing Installation. Camshaft Bearing Installation
[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Clean and Inspect. Timing Chain and Sprockets Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Clean and Inspect. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Lifters and Guides Clean and Inspect. Valve Lifters and Guides Clean and Inspect
[ ] Cylinder Head Disassemble. Cylinder Head Disassemble
[ ] Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect. Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding. Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding
[ ] Cylinder Head Assemble. Cylinder Head Assemble

[ ] Oil Pump Clean and Inspect. Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect
[ ] Oil Pan Clean and Inspect. Oil Pan Clean and Inspect
[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Upper). Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Upper)
[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Lower). Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Lower)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect. Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect
[ ] Water Pump Clean and Inspect. Water Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Engine Front Cover Clean and Inspect. Engine Front Cover Clean and Inspect
[ ] Balance Shaft Clean and Inspect. Balance Shaft Clean and Inspect
[ ] Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Removal. Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Removal

[ ] Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation. Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation
[ ] Service Prior to Assembly. Service Prior to Assembly
[ ] Engine Block Plug Installation. Engine Block Plug Installation
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearing Installation. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

[ ] Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation. Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
[ ] Oil Pan Installation. Oil Pan Installation
[ ] Camshaft Installation. Camshaft Installation
[ ] Balance Shaft Installation. Balance Shaft Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation. Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation
[ ] Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Installation. Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Installation
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Installation. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
[ ] Engine Front Cover Installation. Engine Front Cover Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
[ ] Valve Lifter Installation. Valve Lifter Installation
[ ] Cylinder Head Installation (Left and Right). Cylinder Head Installation (Left and Right)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Left Side). Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Left Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Right Side). Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Right Side)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Left Side). Exhaust Manifold Installation (Left Side)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Right Side). Exhaust Manifold Installation (Right Side)
[ ] Exhaust Crossover Installation. Exhaust Crossover Installation

[ ] Intake Manifold Installation (Lower). Intake Manifold Installation (Lower)
[ ] Intake Manifold Installation (Upper). Intake Manifold Installation (Upper)
[ ] Water Pump Installation. Water Pump Installation
[ ] Water Outlet Installation. Water Outlet Installation
[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation

[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Installation. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
[ ] Engine Flywheel Installation. Engine Flywheel Installation