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Overhaul Procedure Steps




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

1. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
2. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
3. Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission)
4. Engine Flywheel Removal (Manual Transmission)
5. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
6. Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Removal
7. Engine Mount Support and Strut Bracket Removal
8. Engine Mount Strut and Engine Lift Bracket Removal
9. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
10. Oil Filter Adapter Removal
11. Exhaust Crossover Pipe Removal
12. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
13. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side
14. Water Inlet and Engine Coolant Thermostat Removal
15. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side
16. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side
17. Upper Intake Manifold Removal
18. Lower Intake Manifold Removal
19. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
20. Valve Lifter Removal
21. Water Pump Removal
22. Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
23. Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
24. Oil Pan Removal
25. Oil Pump Removal
26. Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Removal
27. Oil Pump Drive Removal
28. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
29. Engine Front Cover Removal
30. Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal
31. Camshaft Removal
32. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
33. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
34. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
35. Piston Oil Nozzle Removal
36. Camshaft Bearing Removal
37. Engine Block Disassemble
38. Engine Block Heater Removal
39. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
40. Cylinder Boring and Honing
41. Engine Block Assemble
42. Engine Block Heater Installation
43. Piston Oil Nozzle Cleaning and Inspection
44. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
45. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
46. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
47. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
48. Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
49. Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
50. Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Cleaning and Inspection
51. Camshaft Position Actuator Cleaning and Inspection
52. Valve Lifter Cleaning and Inspection
53. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection
54. Cylinder Head Disassemble
55. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
56. Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
57. Cylinder Head Assemble
58. Oil Pump Disassemble
59. Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
60. Oil Pump Assemble
61. Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
62. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection
63. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Cleaning and Inspection
64. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
65. Lower Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
66. Coolant Crossover Pipe Cleaning and Inspection
67. Upper Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
68. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
69. Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
70. Thread Repair
71. Service Prior to Assembly
72. Camshaft Bearing Installation
73. Piston Oil Nozzle Installation
74. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
75. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
76. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
77. Camshaft Installation
78. Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation
79. Engine Front Cover Installation
80. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
81. Oil Pump Drive Installation
82. Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Installation
83. Oil Pump Installation
84. Oil Pan Installation
85. Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side
86. Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side
87. Water Pump Installation
88. Valve Lifter Installation
89. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
90. Lower Intake Manifold Installation
91. Upper Intake Manifold Installation
92. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left Side
93. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side
94. Water Inlet and Engine Coolant Thermostat Installation
95. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
96. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side
97. Exhaust Crossover Pipe Installation
98. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
99. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
100. Engine Mount Strut and Engine Lift Bracket Installation
101. Engine Mount Support and Strut Bracket Installation
102. Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Installation
103. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
104. Engine Flywheel Installation (Automatic Transmission)
105. Engine Flywheel Installation (Manual Transmission)
106. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
107. Engine Prelubing