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
Removed the EGR valve pipe gasket.

Fastener Changes
No fastener changes from 2001.

Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
No torque value or fastener tightening strategy changes from 2001.

Changed Engine Specifications
Engine mechanical specifications remain the same as the 2001 products.

New Sealants and/or Adhesives
Sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) removed from knock sensor.

Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
^ Engine mount strut and engine lift bracket removal and installation deleted
^ Piston and connecting rod assembly
^ Valve guide reaming/valve and seat grinding
^ Cylinder head assembly
^ Piston, connecting rod, bearing clean and inspect
^ Valve rocker arm and pushrod installation

Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
No engine mechanical diagnostic changes from 2001.

New Special Tools Required
J 5825-A has been removed for 2002.