Overhaul Procedure Steps

ENGINE OVERHAUL

RPO LCS - Engine - Gas, 6 CYL, 3.6L, SIDI, V6, DOHC, VVT, ALUM, GM

RPO LY7 - Engine - Gas, 6 CYL, 3.6L, SFI, V6, ALUM, 60 Degrees GM

In order to overhaul, follow the sequence below.

1. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
2. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
3. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
4. Oil Filter Adapter Removal
5. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side
6. Intake Manifold Removal
7. Water Outlet Removal
8. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
9. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
10. Engine Flywheel Removal
11. Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side
12. Camshaft Cover Removal - Right Side
13. Water Pump Removal
14. Engine Front Cover Removal
15. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Right Side
16. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Removal - Right Side
17. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Right Side
18. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal - Right Side
19. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal
20. Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Upper
21. Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Lower
22. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal
23. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Removal - Right Side
24. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Left Side
25. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Removal - Left Side
26. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Left Side
27. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal - Left Side
28. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Removal - Left Side
29. Crankshaft Sprocket Removal
30. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Exhaust
31. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Intake
32. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Exhaust
33. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Intake
34. Camshaft Removal - Left Side
35. Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Left Side
36. Valve Lifter Removal - Left Side
37. Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
38. Camshaft Removal - Right Side
39. Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Right Side
40. Valve Lifter Removal - Right Side
41. Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
42. Oil Pan Removal
43. Oil Pump Removal
44. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
45. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
46. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
47. Engine Block Disassemble
48. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
49. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
50. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
51. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
52. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
53. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
54. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
55. Cylinder Head Disassemble
56. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
57. Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
58. Valve and Seat Grinding
59. Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection (LCS)
60. Cylinder Head Assemble
61. Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
62. Valve Lifter Cleaning and Inspection
63. Valve Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection
64. Camshaft Timing Drive Components Cleaning and Inspection
65. Oil Pump Disassemble
66. Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
67. Oil Filter Adapter Disassemble
68. Oil Filter Adapter Cleaning and Inspection
69. Oil Filter Adapter Assemble
70. Oil Pan Disassemble
71. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
72. Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Cleaning and Inspection
73. Oil Pan Assemble
74. Engine Front Cover Disassemble
75. Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
76. Engine Front Cover Assemble
77. Camshaft Cover Disassemble
78. Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection
79. Camshaft Cover Assemble
80. Intake Manifold Disassemble
81. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
82. Intake Manifold Assemble
83. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Left Side
84. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Right Side
85. Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
86. Thread Repair
87. Service Prior to Assembly
88. Engine Block Assemble
89. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
90. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
91. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
92. Oil Pump Installation
93. Oil Pan Installation
94. Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side
95. Valve Lifter Installation - Right Side
96. Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Right Side
97. Camshaft Installation - Right Side
98. Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side
99. Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side
100. Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Left Side
101. Camshaft Installation - Left Side
102. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Intake
103. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Exhaust
104. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Intake
105. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Exhaust
106. Crankshaft Sprocket Installation
107. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Installation - Left Side
108. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation - Left Side
109. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Left Side
110. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Left Side
111. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Installation - Left Side
112. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Installation - Right Side
113. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation
114. Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Lower
115. Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Upper
116. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Installation
117. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation - Right Side
118. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Right Side
119. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Right Side
120. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Installation - Right Side
121. Engine Front Cover Installation
122. Water Pump Installation
123. Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side
124. Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side
125. Intake Manifold Installation
126. Engine Flywheel Installation
127. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
128. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
129. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
130. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
131. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side
132. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
133. Water Outlet Installation
134. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
135. Engine Prelubing