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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 "Repair Instruction".


[ ] Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal

[ ] Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission)

[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Removal

[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal

[ ] Water Outlet Removal

[ ] Water Pump Removal

[ ] Supercharger Removal

[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (Upper)

[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (Lower)

[ ] Exhaust Crossover Removal

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left Side)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Right Side)

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Left Side)

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Right Side)

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal

[ ] Cylinder Head Removal

[ ] Valve Lifter Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal

[ ] Engine Front Cover Removal

[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Removal

[ ] Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Removal

[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal

[ ] Camshaft Removal

[ ] Balance Shaft Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal

[ ] Oil Pan Removal

[ ] Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

[ ] Engine Block Plug Removal

[ ] Engine Block Clean and Inspect

[ ] Cylinder Boring and Honing

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect

[ ] Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect (Automatic Transmission)

[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect

[ ] Piston Selection

[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble

[ ] Camshaft Bearing Removal

[ ] Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect

[ ] Camshaft Bearing Installation

[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Lifters and Guides Clean and Inspect

[ ] Cylinder Head Disassemble

[ ] Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding

[ ] Cylinder Head Assemble

[ ] Oil Pump Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect

[ ] Oil Pan Clean and Inspect

[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Upper)

[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Lower)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect

[ ] Water Pump Clean and Inspect

[ ] Engine Front Cover Clean and Inspect

[ ] Balance Shaft Clean and Inspect

[ ] Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Removal

[ ] Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation

[ ] Service Prior to Assembly

[ ] Engine Block Plug Installation

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Installation

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

[ ] Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation

[ ] Oil Pan Installation

[ ] Camshaft Installation

[ ] Balance Shaft Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation

[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation

[ ] Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Installation

[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Installation

[ ] Engine Front Cover Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation (Automatic Transmission)

[ ] Valve Lifter Installation

[ ] Cylinder Head Installation

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Left Side)

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Right Side)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Left Side)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Right Side)

[ ] Exhaust Crossover Installation

[ ] Intake Manifold Installation

[ ] Intake Manifold Installation (Upper)

[ ] Supercharger Installation

[ ] Water Pump Installation

[ ] Water Outlet Installation

[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation

[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Installation

[ ] Engine Flywheel Installation (Automatic