Overhaul Procedure Steps

ENGINE OVERHAUL

NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the engine.

^ For the specific step listed below, refer to that step under "Repair Instructions". Repair Instructions

4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L

1. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
2. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
3. Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
4. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
5. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side
6. Water Pump Removal
7. Throttle Body Assembly Removal
8. Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
9. Intake Manifold Removal
10. Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Removal
11. Engine Block Valley Cover Removal
12. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side
13. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side
14. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
15. Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
16. Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
17. Valve Lifter Removal
18. Oil Filter Removal
19. Oil Pan Removal
20. Engine Front Cover Removal
21. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Removal
22. Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Removal
23. Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Removal
24. Camshaft Removal
25. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
26. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
27. Engine Block Plug Removal
28. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
29. Cylinder Boring and Honing
30. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
31. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
32. Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Cleaning and Inspection
33. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
34. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
35. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
36. Camshaft Bearing Removal
37. Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
38. Camshaft Bearing Installation
39. Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
40. Camshaft Position Actuator Cleaning and Inspection
41. Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Cleaning and Inspection
42. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Inspection (Off-Vehicle)
43. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Inspection (On-Vehicle)
44. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection
45. Valve Lifter and Guide Cleaning and Inspection
46. Cylinder Head Disassemble
47. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
48. Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
49. Cylinder Head Assemble
50. Oil Pump Disassemble
51. Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
52. Oil Pump Assemble
53. Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
54. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Cleaning and Inspection
55. Engine Block Valley Cover Cleaning and Inspection
56. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection
57. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
58. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
59. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
60. Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Cleaning and Inspection
61. Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
62. Thread Repair
63. Service Prior to Assembly
64. Engine Block Plug Installation
65. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
66. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
67. Camshaft Installation
68. Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator, and Solenoid Valve Installation
69. Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Installation
70. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Installation (Without Seal in Housing)
71. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Installation (With Seal in Housing)
72. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
73. Engine Front Cover Installation
74. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
75. Oil Pan Installation
76. Oil Filter Installation
77. Valve Lifter Installation
78. Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side
79. Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side
80. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
81. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left Side
82. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side
83. Engine Block Valley Cover Installation
84. Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Installation
85. Intake Manifold Installation
86. Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
87. Throttle Body Assembly Installation
88. Water Pump Installation
89. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
90. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side
91. Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
92. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
93. Engine Prelubing