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. Engine Support Fixture
2. Timing Belt Inspection
3. Timing Belt Adjustment
4. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
5. Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
6. Engine Flywheel Removal
7. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
8. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pipe Removal
9. Secondary Air Injection Pump Pipe Removal
10. Secondary Air Injection Pump Removal
11. Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Removal
12. Drive Belt Removal
13. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
14. Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Removal
15. Timing Belt Center Front Cover Removal
16. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
17. Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Removal
18. Timing Belt Removal
19. Timing Belt Tensioner Removal
20. Timing Belt Idler Pulley Removal
21. Crankshaft Sprocket Removal
22. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Removal
23. Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster Removal
24. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
25. Timing Belt Rear Cover Removal
26. Throttle Body Assembly Removal
27. Intake Manifold Removal
28. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
29. Exhaust Manifold Removal
30. Engine Coolant Thermostat Removal
31. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
32. Engine Oil Cooler Housing Removal
33. Engine Oil Cooler Removal
34. Water Pump Pulley Removal
35. Water Pump Removal
36. Engine Oil Heater Removal
37. Oil Pan Removal
38. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal
39. Ignition Coil Removal
40. Camshaft Cover Removal
41. Camshaft Removal
42. Valve Lifter Removal
43. Cylinder Head Removal
44. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
45. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
46. Intake Manifold Disassemble
47. Cylinder Head Disassemble
48. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
49. Engine Block Disassemble
50. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
51. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
52. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
53. Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
54. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
55. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
56. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
57. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
58. Service Prior to Assembly
59. Engine Block Assemble
60. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
61. Cylinder Head Assemble
62. Intake Manifold Assemble
63. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
64. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
65. Cylinder Head Installation
66. Valve Lifter Installation
67. Camshaft Installation
68. Camshaft Cover Installation
69. Ignition Coil Installation
70. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
71. Oil Pan Installation
72. Engine Oil Heater Installation
73. Water Pump Installation
74. Water Pump Pulley Installation
75. Engine Oil Cooler Installation
76. Engine Oil Cooler Housing Installation
77. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
78. Engine Coolant Thermostat Installation
79. Exhaust Manifold Installation
80. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
81. Intake Manifold Installation
82. Throttle Body Assembly Installation
83. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
84. Timing Belt Rear Cover Installation
85. Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster Installation
86. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Installation
87. Crankshaft Sprocket Installation
88. Timing Belt Idler Pulley Installation
89. Timing Belt Tensioner Installation
90. Timing Belt Installation
91. Timing Belt Lower Front Cover Installation
92. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
93. Timing Belt Center Front Cover Installation
94. Timing Belt Upper Front Cover Installation
95. Drive Belt Installation
96. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
97. Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Installation
98. Secondary Air Injection Pump Installation
99. Secondary Air Injection Pump Pipe Installation
100. Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pipe Installation
101. Engine Flywheel Installation
102. Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
103. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation