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Overhaul Procedure Steps



Engine Overhaul

To overhaul the engine, follow the sequence below.

1. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
2. Engine Flywheel Removal
3. Intake Manifold Removal
4. Exhaust Manifold Removal
5. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
6. Crankshaft Pulley Removal
7. Timing Belt Removal
8. Timing Belt Tensioner Removal
9. Water Pump Removal
10. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal
11. Camshaft Removal
12. Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Removal
13. Cylinder Head Removal
14. Oil Pan Removal
15. Oil Pump Removal
16. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
17. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
18. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
19. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
20. Engine Block Clean and Inspect
21. Cylinder Boring and Honing
22. Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect
23. Crankshaft and Bearing Clean and Inspect
24. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
25. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Clean and Inspect
26. Piston Selection
27. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
28. Camshaft Clean and Inspect
29. Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Clean and Inspect
30. Cylinder Head Disassemble
31. Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect
32. Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
33. Cylinder Head Assemble
34. Oil Pump Disassemble
35. Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
36. Oil Pump Assemble
37. Oil Pan Clean and Inspect
38. Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect
39. Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect
40. Service Prior to Assembly
41. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
42. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
43. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
44. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
45. Oil Pump Installation
46. Oil Pan Installation
47. Cylinder Head Installation
48. Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Installation
49. Camshaft Installation
50. Water Pump Installation
51. Timing Belt Tensioner Installation
52. Timing Belt Installation
53. Crankshaft Pulley Installation
54. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
55. Exhaust Manifold Installation
56. Intake Manifold Installation
57. Engine Flywheel Installation
58. Engine Set-Up and Testing