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