Overhaul Procedure Steps

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

RPO LLT - Engine Gas, 6 Cyl, 3.6L, Sidi, V6, Alum, 60 Degrees, GM
RPO LY7 - Engine Gas, 6 CYL, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum, 60 Degrees, GM

1. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal - Right Side
2. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal - Left Side
3. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
4. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
5. Oil Filter Adapter Removal
6. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side
7. Intake Manifold Removal - RPO LLT
8. Water Outlet Removal
9. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
10. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
11. Engine Flywheel Removal
12. Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side - RPO LLT
13. Camshaft Cover Removal - Right Side
14. Water Pump Removal
15. Engine Front Cover Removal
16. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Removal - Right Side
17. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Removal - Right Side
18. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Removal - Right Side
19. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal - Right Side
20. Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Removal
21. Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Removal - Upper
22. Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Removal - Lower
23. Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal
24. Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Idler Removal - Right Side
25. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Removal - Left Side
26. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Removal - Left Side
27. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Removal - Left Side
28. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal - Left Side
29. Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Idler Removal - Left Side
30. Crankshaft Sprocket Removal
31. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Exhaust
32. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Intake
33. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Exhaust
34. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Intake
35. Fuel Pump Removal - RPO LLT
36. Camshaft Removal - Left Side - RPO LLT
37. Fuel Feed Pipe Removal
38. Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Left Side - RPO LLT
39. Valve Lifter Removal - Left Side - RPO LLT
40. Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side - RPO LLT
41. Camshaft Removal - Right Side
42. Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Right Side
43. Valve Lifter Removal - Right Side
44. Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side - RPO LLT
45. Oil Pan Removal
46. Oil Pump Removal
47. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
48. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
49. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
50. Engine Block Disassemble
51. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
52. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
53. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
54. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
55. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
56. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
57. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
58. Cylinder Head Disassemble - RPO LLT
59. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection - RPO LLT
60. Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
61. Valve and Seat Grinding
62. Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection - RPO LLT
63. Cylinder Head Assemble - RPO LLT
64. Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
65. Valve Lifter Cleaning and Inspection
66. Valve Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection
67. Camshaft Timing Drive Components Cleaning and Inspection
68. Oil Pump Disassemble
69. Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
70. Oil Filter Adapter Disassemble
71. Oil Filter Adapter Cleaning and Inspection
72. Oil Filter Adapter Assemble
73. Oil Pan Disassemble
74. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
75. Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Cleaning and Inspection
76. Oil Pan Assemble
77. Engine Front Cover Disassemble
78. Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
79. Engine Front Cover Assemble
80. Camshaft Cover Disassemble - RPO LLT
81. Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection - RPO LLT
82. Camshaft Cover Assemble - RPO LLT
83. Intake Manifold Disassemble - RPO LLT
84. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - RPO LLT
85. Intake Manifold Assemble - RPO LLT
86. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Left Side
87. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Right Side
88. Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
89. Thread Repair
90. Service Prior to Assembly
91. Engine Block Assemble
92. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
93. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
94. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
95. Oil Pump Installation
96. Oil Pan Installation
97. Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side - RPO LLT
98. Valve Lifter Installation - Right Side
99. Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Right Side
100. Camshaft Installation - Right Side - RPO LLT
101. Fuel Feed Pipe Installation
102. Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side - RPO LLT
103. Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side - RPO LLT
104. Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Left Side - RPO LLT
105. Camshaft Installation - Left Side - RPO LLT
106. Fuel Pump Installation - RPO LLT
107. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Intake
108. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Exhaust
109. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Intake
110. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Exhaust
111. Crankshaft Sprocket Installation
112. Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Idler Installation - Left Side
113. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation - Left Side - RPO LLT
114. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Installation - Left Side
115. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Left Side
116. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Installation - Left Side
117. Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Idler Installation - Right Side
118. Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation
119. Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Installation - Lower
120. Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Installation - Upper
121. Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Installation
122. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation - Right Side
123. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Installation - Right Side
124. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Right Side
125. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Installation - Right Side
126. Engine Front Cover Installation
127. Water Pump Installation
128. Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side - RPO LLT
129. Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side
130. Intake Manifold Installation - RPO LLT
131. Engine Flywheel Installation
132. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
133. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
134. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
135. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
136. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side
137. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
138. Water Outlet Installation
139. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation - Left Side
140. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation - Right Side
141. Engine Prelubing