Overhaul Procedure Steps

ENGINE OVERHAUL

NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the engine.

^ For the specific step listed below, refer to that step under "Repair Instructions". Repair Instructions

3.0L (LFW) / 3.6L (LFX)

1. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
2. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal (LF1, LFW or LFX)
3. Oil Filter Adapter Removal
4. Intake Manifold Removal (LF1, LFW or LFX)
5. Water Outlet Removal
6. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
7. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
8. Engine Flywheel Removal (Manual Transmission)
9. Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission)
10. Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side
11. Camshaft Cover Removal - Right Side
12. Water Pump Removal
13. Engine Front Cover Removal
14. Camshaft Timing Chain Components Removal
15. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Right Side
16. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Removal - Right Side
17. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Right Side
18. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal - Right Side
19. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal
20. Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Upper
21. Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Lower
22. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal
23. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Removal - Right Side
24. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Left Side
25. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Removal - Left Side
26. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Left Side
27. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal - Left Side
28. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Removal - Left Side
29. Crankshaft Sprocket Removal
30. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Exhaust
31. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Intake
32. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Exhaust
33. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Intake
34. Fuel Pump Removal (LF1, LFW or LFX)
35. Camshaft Removal - Left Side
36. Fuel Rail Removal
37. Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Left Side
38. Valve Lifter Removal - Left Side
39. Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side (LF1, LFW or LFX)
40. Camshaft Removal - Right Side
41. Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Right Side
42. Valve Lifter Removal - Right Side
43. Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side (LF1, LFW or LFX)
44. Oil Pan Removal (RWD)
45. Oil Pan Removal (AWD)
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 (Automatic Transmission)
55. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection (Manual Transmission)
56. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
57. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
58. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
59. Cylinder Head Disassemble (LF1, LFW or LFX)
60. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
61. Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
62. Valve and Seat Grinding
63. Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection (LF1, LFW or LFX)
64. Cylinder Head Assemble (LF1, LFW or LFX)
65. Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
66. Valve Lifter Cleaning and Inspection
67. Valve Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection
68. Camshaft Timing Drive Components Cleaning and Inspection
69. Oil Pump Disassemble
70. Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
71. Oil Filter Adapter Disassemble
72. Oil Filter Adapter Cleaning and Inspection
73. Oil Filter Adapter Assemble
74. Oil Pan Disassemble (RWD)
75. Oil Pan Disassemble (AWD)
76. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (RWD)
77. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (AWD)
78. Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Cleaning and Inspection
79. Oil Pan Assemble (RWD)
80. Oil Pan Assemble (AWD)
81. Engine Front Cover Disassemble
82. Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
83. Engine Front Cover Assemble
84. Camshaft Cover Disassemble
85. Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection
86. Camshaft Cover Assemble
87. Intake Manifold Disassemble (LF1, LFW or LFX)
88. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LF1, LFW or LFX)
89. Intake Manifold Assemble (LF1, LFW or LFX)
90. Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
91. Thread Repair
92. Service Prior to Assembly
93. Engine Block Assemble
94. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
95. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
96. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
97. Oil Pump Installation
98. Oil Pan Installation (RWD)
99. Oil Pan Installation (AWD)
100. Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side (LF1, LFW or LFX)
101. Valve Lifter Installation - Right Side
102. Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Right Side
103. Camshaft Installation - Right Side
104. Fuel Rail Installation
105. Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side (LF1, LFW or LFX)
106. Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side
107. Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Left Side
108. Camshaft Installation - Left Side
109. Fuel Pump Installation (LF1, LFW or LFX)
110. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Intake
111. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Exhaust
112. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Intake
113. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Exhaust
114. Crankshaft Sprocket Installation
115. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Installation - Left Side
116. Camshaft Timing Chain Components Installation
117. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation - Left Side (LLT)
118. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Left Side
119. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Left Side
120. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Installation - Left Side
121. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Installation - Right Side
122. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation
123. Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Lower
124. Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Upper
125. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Installation
126. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation - Right Side
127. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Right Side
128. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Right Side
129. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Installation - Right Side
130. Engine Front Cover Installation
131. Water Pump Installation
132. Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side
133. Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side
134. Intake Manifold Installation (LF1, LFW or LFX)
135. Engine Flywheel Installation (Automatic Transmission)
136. Engine Flywheel Installation (Manual Transmission)
137. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
138. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
139. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation (LF1, LFW or LFX)
140. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
141. Water Outlet Installation
142. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
143. Engine Prelubing