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