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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".


[ ] Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
[ ] Engine Flywheel Removal Engine Flywheel Removal
[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal Exhaust Manifold Removal
[ ] Water Pump Removal Water Pump Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer and Hub Removal Crankshaft Balancer and Hub Removal
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal Intake Manifold Removal
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
[ ] Cylinder Head Removal Cylinder Head Removal

[ ] Valve Lifter Removal Valve Lifter Removal
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Removal Oil Filter Adapter Removal
[ ] Oil Pan Removal Oil Pan Removal
[ ] Oil Pump Removal Oil Pump Removal
[ ] Engine Front Cover Removal Engine Front Cover Removal

[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal
[ ] Camshaft Removal Camshaft Removal
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

[ ] Engine Block Plug Removal Engine Block Plug Removal
[ ] Engine Block Clean and Inspect Engine Block Clean and Inspect
[ ] Cylinder Boring and Honing Cylinder Boring and Honing
[ ] Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect (Inspection) Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect (Inspection)

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect (Bearing Selection) Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect (Bearing Selection)
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/InspectPiston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect
[ ] Piston Selection Piston Selection
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble

[ ] Camshaft Bearing Removal Camshaft Bearing Removal
[ ] Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
[ ] Camshaft Bearing Installation Camshaft Bearing Installation
[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Clean and Inspect Timing Chain and Sprockets Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Clean and Inspect Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Lifters and Guides Clean and Inspect Valve Lifters and Guides Clean and Inspect
[ ] Cylinder Head Disassemble Cylinder Head Disassemble
[ ] Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding
[ ] Cylinder Head Assemble Cylinder Head Assemble

[ ] Oil Pump Disassemble Oil Pump Disassemble
[ ] Oil Pump Clean and Inspect Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Oil Pump Assemble Oil Pump Assemble
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect
[ ] Oil Pan Clean and Inspect Oil Pan Clean and Inspect

[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect
[ ] Service Prior to Assemble Service Prior to Assemble
[ ] Engine Block Plug Installation Engine Block Plug Installation
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Installation Crankshaft and Bearings Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
[ ] Camshaft Installation Camshaft Installation
[ ] Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Installation Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Installation

[ ] Engine Front Cover Installation Engine Front Cover Installation
[ ] Oil Pump Installation Oil Pump Installation
[ ] Oil Pan Installation Oil Pan Installation
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Installation Oil Filter Adapter Installation
[ ] Valve Lifter Installation Valve Lifter Installation

[ ] Cylinder Head Installation Cylinder Head Installation
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation
[ ] Intake Manifold Installation Intake Manifold Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer and Hub Installation Crankshaft Balancer and Hub Installation

[ ] Water Pump Installation Water Pump Installation
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation Exhaust Manifold Installation
[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
[ ] Engine Flywheel Installation Engine Flywheel Installation
[ ] Engine Set-Up and Testing Engine Set-Up and Testing