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Overhaul Procedure Steps


NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the engine. See "Repair Procedures" for individual articles.


[ ] Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
[ ] Engine Flywheel Removal
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Removal
[ ] Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Removal

[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
[ ] Water Outlet Removal
[ ] Water Pump Removal
[ ] Supercharger Removal
[ ] 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 and Valve Assembly 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
[ ] 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 (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 and Valve Assembly Installation

[ ] Engine Front Cover Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation
[ ] 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 (Lower)
[ ] Supercharger Installation
[ ] Water Pump Installation
[ ] Water Outlet Installation

[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
[ ] Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Installation
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Installation
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
[ ] Engine Flywheel Installation