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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. Repair Procedures


[ ] Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
[ ] Engine Flywheel Removal
[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Removal
[ ] Timing Chain, Sprockets, and Tensioner Removal
[ ] Water Pump Removal
[ ] Timing Chain Housing Removal
[ ] Intake Camshaft, Housing and Lifter Removal

[ ] Exhaust Camshaft, Housing and Lifter Removal
[ ] Cylinder Head Removal
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter and Valve Assembly Removal
[ ] Oil Pan Removal
[ ] Oil Pump Removal

[ ] Balance Shaft Housing Removal
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
[ ] Engine Block Plug Removal

[ ] Engine Block Clean and Inspect
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect
[ ] Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect
[ ] Cylinder Boring and Honing
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearing Clean and Inspect

[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect
[ ] Piston Selecttion
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
[ ] Camshaft and Housing Clean and Inspect

[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets 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
[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect

[ ] Oil Pan Clean and Inspect
[ ] Balance Shaft Clean and Inspect
[ ] Service Prior to Assembly
[ ] Engine Block Plug Installation
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
[ ] Balance Shaft Housing Installation
[ ] Oil Pump Installation
[ ] Timing Balance Shafts to Engine

[ ] Cylinder Head Installation
[ ] Intake Camshaft, Housing and Lifter Installation
[ ] Exhaust Camshaft, Housing and Lifter Installation
[ ] Timing Chain Housing Installation
[ ] Water Pump Installation

[ ] Timing Chain, Sprockets, Tensioner Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Engine Front Cover Installation
[ ] Oil Pan Installation
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter and Valve Assembly Installation

[ ] Intake Manifold Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation
[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
[ ] Engine Flywheel Installation
[ ] Engine Set-Up and Testing