Overhaul Procedure Steps

ENGINE OVERHAUL

RPO L36 Engine Gas V6 3.8 MFI High Output (ERV6 Series)
RPO NC8 Emission System California, ULEV

In order to overhaul, follow the sequence below.

1. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
2. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
3. Engine Flywheel Removal - Auto Trans
4. Engine Flywheel Removal - Manual Trans
5. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal - Right
6. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
7. Water Outlet Removal - RPO L36
8. Water Pump Removal
9. Intake Manifold Removal - Upper
10. Intake Manifold Removal - Lower RPO L36
11. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left
12. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right
13. Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right RPO NC8
14. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left
15. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right
16. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
17. Cylinder Head Removal - Left
18. Cylinder Head Removal - Right
19. Valve Lifter Removal
20. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
21. Engine Front Cover Removal
22. Oil Filter Adapter Removal
23. Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal - RPO L36
24. Camshaft Removal
25. Balance Shaft Removal
26. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
27. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal - First Design
28. Oil Pan Removal
29. Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal
30. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
31. Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
32. Engine Block Plug Removal
33. Camshaft Bearing Removal
34. Engine Block Clean and Inspect
35. Cylinder Boring and Honing
36. Crankshaft and Bearing Clean and Inspect
37. Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect
38. Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect - Auto Trans
39. Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect - Manual Trans
40. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
41. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Clean and Inspect
42. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
43. Balancer Shaft Bearing Removal
44. Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
45. Timing Chain and Sprocket Clean and Inspect - RPO L36
46. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Clean and Inspect
47. Valve Lifter and Guide Clean and Inspect
48. Cylinder Head Disassemble
49. Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect
50. Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
51. Cylinder Head Assemble
52. Oil Pump Disassemble
53. Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
54. Oil Pump Assemble
55. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect
56. Oil Pan Clean and Inspect
57. Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect - Upper
58. Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect - Lower RPO L36
59. Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect
60. Water Pump Clean and Inspect
61. Engine Front Cover Clean and Inspect
62. Balance Shaft Clean and Inspect
63. Thread Repair
64. Service Prior to Assembly
65. Balancer Shaft Bearing Installation
66. Camshaft Bearing Installation
67. Engine Block Plug Installation
68. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
69. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
70. Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
71. Oil Pan Installation
72. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
73. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
74. Camshaft Installation
75. Balance Shaft Installation
76. Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation - RPO L36
77. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
78. Engine Front Cover Installation
79. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
80. Valve Lifter Installation
81. Cylinder Head Installation - Left
82. Cylinder Head Installation - Right
83. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
84. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left
85. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right
86. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left
87. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right
88. Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right RPO NC8
89. Intake Manifold Installation - Lower with RPO L36
90. Intake Manifold Installation - Upper
91. Water Pump Installation
92. Water Outlet Installation - RPO L36
93. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
94. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation - Right
95. Engine Flywheel Installation - Auto Trans
96. Engine Flywheel Installation - Manual Trans
97. Crankshaft Balancer Installation