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

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