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

1. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
2. Engine Flywheel Removal
3. Water Pump Removal
4. Oil Pan Removal
5. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
6. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
7. Engine Block Disassemble
8. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
9. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
10. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
11. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
12. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
13. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
14. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
15. Valve and Seat Grinding
16. Oil Pump Disassemble
17. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
18. Thread Repair
19. Service Prior to Assembly
20. Engine Block Assemble
21. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
22. Water Pump Installation
23. Oil Pan Installation
24. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
25. Engine Flywheel Installation
26, Engine Prelubing
27, Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
28, Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal (LF1, LFW or LFX)
29, Oil Filter Adapter Removal
30, Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Removal - Left Side
31, Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Removal - Right Side
32, Intake Manifold Removal (LF1, LFW or LFX)
33, Water Outlet Removal
34, Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
35, Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side
36, Camshaft Cover Removal - Right Side
37, Engine Front Cover Removal
38, Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Right Side
39, Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Removal - Right Side
40. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Right Side
41. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal - Right Side
42. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal
43. Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Upper
44. Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Lower
45. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal
46. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Removal - Right Side
47. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Removal - Left Side
48. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Removal - Left Side
49. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Left Side
50. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal - Left Side
51. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Removal - Left Side
52. Crankshaft Sprocket Removal
53. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Exhaust
54. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Intake
55. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Exhaust
56. Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Intake
57. Fuel Pump Removal (LF1, LFW or LFX)
58. Camshaft Removal - Left Side
59. Fuel Rail Removal
60. Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Left Side
61. Valve Lifter Removal - Left Side
62. Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side (LF1, LFW or LFX)
63. Camshaft Removal - Right Side
64. Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Right Side
65. Valve Lifter Removal - Right Side
66. Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side (LF1, LFW or LFX)
67. Oil Pump Removal
68. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
69. Cylinder Head Disassemble (LF1, LFW or LFX)
70. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
71. Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
72. Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection (LF1, LFW or LFX)
73. Cylinder Head Assemble (LF1, LFW or LFX)
74. Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
75. Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection
76. Valve Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection
77. Camshaft Timing Drive Components Cleaning and Inspection
78. Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
79. Oil Filter Adapter Disassemble
80. Oil Filter Adapter Cleaning and Inspection
81. Oil Filter Adapter Assemble
82. Oil Pan Disassemble
83. Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Cleaning and Inspection
84. Oil Pan Assemble
85. Engine Front Cover Disassemble
86. Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
87. Engine Front Cover Assemble
88. Camshaft Cover Disassemble
89. Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection
90. Camshaft Cover Assemble
91. Intake Manifold Disassemble (LF1, LFW or LFX)
92. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LF1, LFW or LFX)
93. Intake Manifold Assemble (LF1, LFW or LFX)
94. Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
95. Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Cleaning and Inspection
96. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
97. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
98. Oil Pump Installation
99. Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side (LF1, LFW or LFX)
100. Valve Lifter Installation - Right Side
101. Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Right Side
102. Camshaft Installation - Right Side
103. Fuel Rail Installation
104. Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side (LF1, LFW or LFX)
105. Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side
106. Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Left Side
107. Camshaft Installation - Left Side
108. Fuel Pump Installation (LF1, LFW or LFX)
109. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Intake
110. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Exhaust
111. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Intake
112. Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Exhaust
113. Crankshaft Sprocket Installation
114. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Installation - Left Side
115. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation - Left Side
116. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Left Side
117. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Left Side
118. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Installation - Left Side
119. Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Installation - Right Side
120. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation
121. Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Lower
122. Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Upper
123. Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Installation
124. Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation - Right Side
125. Secondary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Right Side
126. Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Right Side
127. Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner Installation - Right Side
128. Engine Front Cover Installation
129. Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side
130. Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side
131. Intake Manifold Installation (LF1, LFW or LFX)
132. Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Installation - Right Side
133. Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Installation - Left Side
134. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
135. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation (LF1, LFW or LFX)
136. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
137. Water Outlet Installation
138. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation