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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:

[ ] Intake Plenum Removal
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (and Spacer)
[ ] Water Crossover Removal
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal
[ ] Crankcase Vent Housing Removal
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Removal
[ ] Timing Belt Cover Removal (Front)
[ ] Timing Belt Removal
[ ] Camshaft Cover Removal

[ ] Camshaft Drive Sprocket Removal
[ ] Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Removal
[ ] Water Pump Removal
[ ] Engine Rear Cover Removal
[ ] Thermostat Removal
[ ] Oil Cooler Removal
[ ] Oil Pan Removal
[ ] Oil Pump Removal
[ ] Camshaft Removal (Procedure)
[ ] Cylinder Head Removal

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
[ ] Engine Block Clean and Inspect
[ ] Cylinder Boring and Honing
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect
[ ] Piston Selection
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
[ ] Cylinder Head Disassemble

[ ] Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding
[ ] Cylinder Head Assemble
[ ] Service Prior to Assembly
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Installation
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Cylinder Head Installation
[ ] Camshaft Installation
[ ] Oil Pump Installation

[ ] Oil Pan Installation
[ ] Oil Cooler Installation
[ ] Coolant Outlet Housing and Thermostat Installation
[ ] Engine Rear Cover Installation
[ ] Water Pump Installation
[ ] Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Installation
[ ] Camshaft Drive Sprocket Installation
[ ] Timing Belt Installation
[ ] Timing Belt Cover Installation
[ ] Camshaft Cover Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Installation (Serpentine)
[ ] Crankcase Vent Housing Installation (Engine Chamber)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation
[ ] Water Crossover Installation
[ ] Intake Manifold Installation
[ ] Intake Plenum Installation