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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". Engine Overhaul (Unit Repair)




Repair Instructions:

[ ] Repair Instructions
[ ] Drive Belt Removal
[ ] Accessory Removal
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Removal (Without Engine Oil Cooler)
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Removal (With Engine Oil Cooler)
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal
[ ] Intake Manifold Disassembly
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Right)
[ ] Ignition Module Removal

[ ] Camshaft Cover Removal (Left)
[ ] Camshaft Cover Removal (Right)
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Removal
[ ] Engine Front Cover Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
[ ] Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal
[ ] Oil Pump Removal
[ ] Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal
[ ] Camshaft Removal
[ ] Valve Lifter Removal

[ ] Thermostat Removal
[ ] Water Pump Removal
[ ] Water Crossover Removal
[ ] Cylinder Head Removal
[ ] Engine Flywheel Removal
[ ] Starter Motor Removal
[ ] Oil Pan Removal
[ ] Lower Crankcase Removal
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Bearings Removal Procedure
[ ] Engine Block Clean and Inspect
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect
[ ] Cylinder Head Disassemble
[ ] Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Spring Inspection Measurement
[ ] Valve and Seat Grinding
[ ] Cylinder Head Assemble

[ ] Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
[ ] Oil Pump Disassemble
[ ] Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Oil Pump Assemble
[ ] Water Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Thread Repair
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Installation
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
[ ] Lower Crankcase Installation

[ ] Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal and Housing Installation
[ ] Oil Pan Installation
[ ] Starter Motor Installation
[ ] Cylinder Head Installation
[ ] Water Crossover Installation
[ ] Water Pump Installation
[ ] Thermostat Installation
[ ] Camshaft Installation
[ ] Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation
[ ] Oil Pump Installation

[ ] Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation
[ ] Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Engine Front Cover Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation
[ ] Camshaft Cover Installation (Left)
[ ] Camshaft Cover Installation (Right)
[ ] Engine Flywheel Installation
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Left)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Right)
[ ] Intake Manifold Installation (1)

[ ] Ignition Module Installation
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Installation
[ ] Accessory Installation
[ ] Drive Belt Installation
[ ] Lubrication System Priming Procedure