New Product Information

New Product Information

The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight or indicate important product changes from the previous model year.
Changes may include one or more of the following items:
^ A component comparison from the previous year
^ Fastener changes
^ Torque values and/or fastener tightening strategies
^ Changed engine specifications
^ New sealants and/or adhesives
^ Disassembly and assembly procedure revisions
^ Engine mechanical diagnostic procedure revisions
^ New special tools required

Component Comparison
No components have been changed.

Fastener Changes
No fastener changes from 2000.

Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
^ Torque value for the Ignition control module assembly bracket bolt has been changed to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
^ Torque value for the Ignition control module assembly nut has changed to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
^ Torque value for the Air injection pipe to throttle body nut has changed to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
^ Torque value for the Generator brace bracket bolt has changed to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Torque value for Spark plugs after initial installation has been changed to 15 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).

Changed Engine Specifications
Engine mechanical specifications remain the same as the 2000 products.

New Sealants and/or Adhesives
No new sealants or adhesives have been added.

Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
^ Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission)
^ Engine Flywheel Removal (Manual Transmission)
^ Water Outlet Removal (F)
^ Intake Manifold Removal - Upper (C, H, W)
^ Intake Manifold Removal - Upper (F)
^ Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left (C, H, W)
^ Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left (F)
^ Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right (C, H, W)
^ Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right (C, H, W with NC8)
^ Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right (F)
^ Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal (L36)
^ Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal (L67)
^ Camshaft Removal
^ Engine Block Clean and Inspect
^ Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect
^ Oil Pump Disassemble
^ Oil Pump Assemble
^ Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation (L36)
^ Cylinder Head Installation - Right
^ Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left (C, H, W)
^ Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left (F)
^ Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right (C, H, W)
^ Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right (C, H, W with NC8)
^ Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right (F)
^ Intake Manifold Installation - Lower (L36, C, H, W)
^ Intake Manifold Installation - Upper (C, H, W)
^ Intake Manifold Installation - Upper (F)
^ Supercharger Installation
^ Water Outlet Installation (F)
^ Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation (F)

Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
Engine Noise diagnostic information is now located in the platform books.

New Special Tools Required
No new special tools are required.