Overhaul Procedure Steps

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".
^ For the complete list of procedures, refer to "Repair Instruction". Repair Instructions




Repair Instructions:


[ ] Repair Instructions
[ ] Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
[ ] Engine Flywheel Removal
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
[ ] Engine Mount Strut Bracket Removal (and A/C Compressor Bracket)
[ ] Engine Mount Strut Bracket Removal and Engine Lift Hook Bracket
[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (Upper)
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (Lower)
[ ] Water Outlet Removal

[ ] Exhaust Crossover Removal
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left Side VIN M)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Right Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Left Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Right Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
[ ] Valve Lifter Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Removal
[ ] Water Pump Removal
[ ] Oil Pan Removal

[ ] Oil Pump Removal
[ ] Oil Pump Drive Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
[ ] Engine Front Cover Removal
[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal
[ ] Cylinder Head Removal (Left and Right Side)
[ ] Camshaft Removal
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

[ ] Engine Block Disassemble
[ ] Engine Block Clean and Inspect
[ ] Engine Block Assemble
[ ] Cylinder Boring and Honing
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
[ ] Crankshaft Bearing Selection
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect
[ ] Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect

[ ] Piston Selection
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
[ ] Camshaft Bearing Removal
[ ] Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
[ ] Camshaft Bearing Installation
[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Lifters Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Clean and Inspect
[ ] Cylinder Head Disassemble
[ ] Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding
[ ] Cylinder Head Assemble
[ ] Oil Pump Disassemble
[ ] Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Oil Pump Assemble
[ ] Engine Front Cover Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect
[ ] Oil Pan Clean and Inspect
[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Lower)
[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Upper)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect
[ ] Water Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Service Prior to Assembly
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
[ ] Camshaft Installation
[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation
[ ] Engine Front Cover Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation

[ ] Oil Pump Drive Installation
[ ] Oil Pump Installation
[ ] Oil Pan Installation
[ ] Cylinder Head Installation (Left and Right Side)
[ ] Water Pump Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation
[ ] Valve Lifter Installation
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Left Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Right Side)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Left Side VIN M)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Right Side)
[ ] Exhaust Crossover Installation
[ ] Intake Manifold Installation (Lower)
[ ] Intake Manifold Installation (Upper)
[ ] Water Outlet Installation
[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
[ ] Engine Mount Strut Bracket Installation and A/C Compressor Bracket
[ ] Engine Mount Strut Bracket Installation and Engine Lift Bracket
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
[ ] Engine Flywheel Installation