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

[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Removal

[ ] Engine Mount Strut Bracket Removal

[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal

[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Removal

[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (Upper VIN M)

[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (Lower)

[ ] Water Outlet Removal

[ ] Thermostat Removal

[ ] Exhaust Crossover Removal

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left Side VIN M)

[ ] 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

[ ] Valve Lifter Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Removal

[ ] Water Pump Removal

[ ] Oil Pan Removal

[ ] Oil Pump Removal

[ ] Oil Pump Drive Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal

[ ] [1][2]Engine Front Cover Removal

[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal

[ ] Cylinder Head Removal (Left and Right Side)

[ ] Camshaft Removal

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

[ ] Engine Block Disassemble

[ ] Engine Block Block Clean and Inspect

[ ] Engine Block Assemble

[ ] Cylinder Boring and Honing

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect

[ ] Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect

[ ] 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 Lifters Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Clean and Inspect

[ ] Cylinder Head Disassemble

[ ] Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding

[ ] Cylinder Head Assemble

[ ] Oil Pump Disassemble

[ ] Oil Pump Clean and Inspect

[ ] Oil Pump Assemble

[ ] [1][2]Engine Front Cover Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect

[ ] Oil Pan Clean and Inspect

[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Upper VIN M)

[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Lower)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect

[ ] Water Pump Clean and Inspect

[ ] Service Prior to Assembly

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

[ ] Camshaft Installation

[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation

[ ] [1][2]Engine Front Cover Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation

[ ] Oil Pump Drive Installation

[ ] Oil Pump Installation

[ ] Oil Pan Installation

[ ] Cylinder Head Installation (Left and Right)

[ ] Water Pump Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation

[ ] Valve Lifter 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 VIN M)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Right Side)

[ ] Exhaust Crossover Installation

[ ] Intake Manifold Installation (Lower)

[ ] Intake Manifold Installation (Upper VIN M)

[ ] Water Outlet Installation

[ ] Thermostat Installation

[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Installation

[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation

[ ] Engine Mount Strut Bracket Installation

[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Installation

[ ] Engine Flywheel Installation