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

2.4L

1. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
2. Engine Flywheel Removal
3. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
4. Exhaust Manifold Removal
5. Intake Manifold Removal
6. Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
7. Camshaft Cover Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
8. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal
9. Camshaft Timing Chain and Tensioner Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
10. Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
11. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Removal
12. Balance Shaft Removal
13. Water Pump Removal
14. Cylinder Head Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
15. Oil Pan Removal
16. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
17. Lower Crankcase Removal
18. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
19. Engine Block Disassemble
20. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
21. Cylinder Boring and Honing (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
22. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
23. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
24. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
25. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
26. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
27. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
28. Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
29. Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
30. Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
31. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
32. Cylinder Head Disassemble (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
33. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
34. Valve and Seat Grinding
35. Cylinder Head Assemble (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
36. Oil Pump Disassemble
37. Oil Pump Assemble
38. Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection
39. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
40. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
41. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
42. Thread Repair
43. Service Prior to Assembly
44. Engine Block Assemble
45. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
46. Lower Crankcase Installation
47. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
48. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation (LAF, LAT, LE5, LE9, LEA, or LUK)
49. Cylinder Head Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
50. Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
51. Balance Shaft Installation
52. Water Pump Installation
53. Balance Shaft to Engine Timing (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
54. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Installation
55. Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
56. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
57. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
58. Oil Pan Installation
59. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
60. Camshaft Cover Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
61. Oil Filter with Cap and Seal Installation
62. Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
63. Intake Manifold Installation
64. Exhaust Manifold Installation
65. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
66. Engine Flywheel Installation
67. Engine Prelubing