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Overhaul Procedure Steps



ENGINE OVERHAUL
In order to overhaul, follow the sequence below.

RPO NC1 - Emission System, California
RPO NF7 - Emission System, Federal

1. Drive Belt Removal
2. Power Steering Pump Removal
3. Generator Removal
4. Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Removal
5. Drive Belt Idler Pulley Removal
6. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
7. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
8. Engine Flywheel Removal
9. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
10. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
11. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
12. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side
13. Oil Filter Adapter Removal
14. Intake Manifold Removal
15. Water Crossover Removal
16. Starter Removal
17. Ignition Coil Module Removal - Left Side
18. Ignition Coil Module Removal - Right Side
19. Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side
20. Camshaft Cover Removal - Right Side
21. Engine Front Cover Removal
22. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
23. Oil Pump Removal
24. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal - Right Side
25. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal - Left Side
26. Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal
27. Camshaft Intermediate Drive Shaft Removal
28. Exhaust Camshaft Removal - Left Side
29. Intake Camshaft Removal - Left Side
30. Exhaust Camshaft Removal - Right Side
31. Intake Camshaft Removal - Right Side
32. Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Left Side
33. Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Right Side
34. Valve Lifter Removal - Left Side
35. Valve Lifter Removal - Right Side
36. Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
37. Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
38. Oil Pan Removal
39. Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal
40. Lower Crankcase Removal
41. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
42. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
43. Engine Block Disassemble - Upper
44. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection - Upper
45. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection - Lower
46. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
47. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
48. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
49. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
50. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
51. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
52. Camshaft Intermediate Drive Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
53. Cylinder Head Disassemble
54. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
55. Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
56. Valve and Seat Grinding
57. Cylinder Head Assemble
58. Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
59. Valve Lifter Cleaning and Inspection
60. Valve Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection
61. Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
62. Oil Pump Disassemble
63. Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
64. Oil Pump Assemble
65. Oil Filter Adapter Disassemble
66. Oil Filter Adapter Cleaning and Inspection
67. Oil Filter Adapter Assemble
68. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
69. Camshaft Cover Disassemble
70. Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection
71. Camshaft Cover Assemble
72. Intake Manifold Disassemble
73. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
74. Intake Manifold Assemble
75. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Left Side
76. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Right Side
77. Water Crossover Disassemble
78. Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
79. Water Crossover Cleaning and Inspection
80. Water Crossover Assemble
81. Thread Repair
82. Service Prior to Assembly
83. Engine Block Assemble - Upper
84. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
85. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
86. Lower Crankcase Installation
87. Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
88. Oil Pan Installation
89. Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side
90. Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side
91. Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side
92. Valve Lifter Installation - Right Side
93. Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Left Side
94. Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Right Side
95. Exhaust Camshaft Installation - Left Side
96. Intake Camshaft Installation - Left Side
97. Exhaust Camshaft Installation - Right Side
98. Intake Camshaft Installation - Right Side
99. Camshaft Intermediate Drive Shaft Installation
100. Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation
101. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation - Left Side
102. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation - Right Side
103. Oil Pump Installation
104. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
105. Engine Front Cover Installation
106. Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side
107. Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side
108. Ignition Coil Module Installation - Right Side
109. Ignition Coil Module Installation - Left Side
110. Starter Installation
111. Water Crossover Installation
112. Intake Manifold Installation
113. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
114. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side
115. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
116. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
117. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
118. Engine Flywheel Installation
119. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
120. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
121. Drive Belt Idler Pulley Installation
122. Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Installation
123. Generator Installation
124. Power Steering Pump Installation
125. Drive Belt Installation
126. Engine Prelubing