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Overhaul Procedure Steps



ENGINE OVERHAUL
In order to overhaul, follow the sequence below.

1. Engine Flywheel Removal - Auto Trans
2. Engine Flywheel Removal - Manual Trans
3. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
4. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
5. Power Steering Pump Bracket Removal
6. Drive Belt Idler Pulley Removal
7. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
8. Exhaust Manifold Removal
9. Oil Filter Adapter Removal
10. Heater Inlet Pipe Removal
11. Heater Inlet Hose Fitting Removal
12. Heater Outlet Hose Fitting Removal
13. Water Outlet Removal
14. Water Pump Removal
15. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
16. Intake Manifold Removal
17. Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
18. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Removal
19. Camshaft Cover Removal
20. Oil Pan Removal
21. Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal
22. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
23. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
24. Engine Front Cover Removal
25. Oil Pump Removal
26. Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal
27. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
28. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
29. Balance Shaft Removal
30. Timing Chain Tensioner Removal
31. Engine Lift Bracket Removal
32. Camshaft Removal
33. Valve Rocker Arm and Valve Lash Adjuster Removal
34. Cylinder Head Removal
35. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
36. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
37. Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal
38. Flywheel Locator Removal - Auto Trans
39. Balancer Shaft Front Bearing and Center Bearing Removal
40. Engine Block Plug Removal
41. Engine Block Clean and Inspect
42. Cylinder Boring and Honing
43. Crankshaft and Bearing Clean and Inspect
44. Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect
45. Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect - Auto Trans
46. Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect - Manual Trans
47. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
48. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Clean and Inspect
49. Cylinder Liner Removal
50. Cylinder Liner Installation
51. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
52. Camshafts Clean and Inspect
53. Timing Chain and Sprocket Clean and Inspect
54. Valve Rocker Arm and Valve Lash Adjuster Clean and Inspect
55. Cylinder Head Disassemble
56. Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect
57. Cylinder Head Assemble
58. Camshaft Cover Clean and Inspect
59. Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
60. Oil Pan Clean and Inspect
61. Engine Front Cover Clean and Inspect
62. Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect
63. Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect
64. Water Pump Clean and Inspect
65. Thread Repair
66. Service Prior to Assembly
67. Engine Prelubing
68. Balancer Shaft Front Bearing and Center Bearing Installation
69. Engine Block Plug Installation
70. Clutch Pilot Bearing Installation
71. Flywheel Locator Installation - Auto Trans
72. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
73. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
74. Balance Shaft Installation
75. Cylinder Head Installation
76. Valve Rocker Arm and Valve Lash Adjuster Installation
77. Camshaft Installation
78. Engine Lift Bracket Installation
79. Timing Chain Tensioner Installation
80. Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation
81. Camshaft Cover Installation
82. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Installation
83. Oil Pump Installation
84. Engine Front Cover Installation
85. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
86. Water Pump Installation
87. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
88. Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
89. Oil Pan Installation
90. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
91. Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
92. Intake Manifold Installation
93. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
94. Heater Inlet Pipe Installation
95. Heater Outlet Hose Fitting Installation
96. Water Outlet Installation
97. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
98. Exhaust Manifold Installation
99. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
100. Power Steering Pump Bracket Installation
101. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
102. Drive Belt Idler Pulley Installation
103. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
104. Engine Flywheel Installation - Auto Trans
105. Engine Flywheel Installation - Manual Trans
106. Engine Final Test and Inspection