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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. Engine Flywheel Removal
3. Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal
4. Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left)
5. Exhaust Manifold Removal (Right)
6. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
7. Water Pump Removal
8. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
9. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal
10. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal
11. Distributor Removal
12. Intake Manifold Removal
13. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
14. Cylinder Head Removal
15. Cylinder Head Removal
16. Valve Lifter Removal
17. Oil Filter Adapter Removal
18. Oil Pan Removal
19. Oil Pump Removal
20. Engine Front Cover Removal
21. Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal
22. Balance Shaft Removal
23. Camshaft Removal
24. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
25. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
26. Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
27. Engine Block Plug Removal
28. Engine Block Clean and Inspect
29. Cylinder Boring and Honing
30. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
31. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Clean and Inspect
32. Piston Selection
33. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
34. Crankshaft and Bearing Clean and Inspect
35. Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect
36. Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect
37. Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
38. Camshaft Bearing Removal
39. Camshaft Bearing Installation
40. Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Removal
41. Balance Shaft Clean and Inspect
42. Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation
43. Timing Chain and Sprocket Clean and Inspect
44. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Clean and Inspect
45. Valve Lifters and Guides Clean and Inspect
46. Cylinder Head Disassemble
47. Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect
48. Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
49. Cylinder Head Assemble
50. Oil Pump Disassemble
51. Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
52. Oil Pump Assemble
53. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect
54. Oil Pan Clean and Inspect
55. Intake Manifold Disassemble
56. Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect
57. Intake Manifold Assemble
58. Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect
59. Water Pump Clean and Inspect
60. Thread Repair
61. Service Prior to Assembly
62. Engine Block Plug Installation
63. Crankshaft and Bearings Installation
64. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
65. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
66. Camshaft Installation
67. Balance Shaft Installation
68. Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation
69. Engine Front Cover Installation
70. Oil Pump Installation
71. Oil Pan Installation
72. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
73. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
74. Valve Lifter Installation
75. Cylinder Head Installation
76. Cylinder Head Installation
77. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
78. Intake Manifold Installation
79. Distributor Installation
80. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation
81. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation
82. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
83. Water Pump Installation
84. Exhaust Manifold Installation (Left)
85. Exhaust Manifold Installation (Right)
86. Clutch Pilot Bearing Installation
87. Engine Flywheel Installation
88. Engine Set-Up and Testing