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".
Repair Instructions


1. Engine Mount Bracket Removal
2. Camshaft Timing Chain Inspection
3. Camshaft Timing Chain Adjustment
4. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
5. Engine Lift Bracket Removal
6. Exhaust Manifold Removal
7. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
8. Water Outlet Removal
9. Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Removal
10. Water Pump Pulley Removal
11. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
12. Water Pump Removal
13. Throttle Body Removal
14. Intake Manifold Removal
15. Ignition Coil Removal
16. Camshaft Cover Removal
17. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Removal
18. Oil Pan Removal
19. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal
20. Camshaft Timing Chain Removal
21. Timing Chain Tensioner Removal
22. Engine Front Cover Gasket Removal
23. Camshaft Sprocket Removal
24. Intake Camshaft Removal
25. Exhaust Camshaft Removal
26. Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Arm Removal
27. Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Removal
28. Cylinder Head Removal
29. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
30. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
31. Cylinder Head Disassemble
32. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
33. Cylinder Head Assemble
34. Engine Block Disassemble
35. Engine Block Assemble
36. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
37. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
38. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
39. Intake Manifold Disassemble
40. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
41. Intake Manifold Assemble
42. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
43. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
44. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Disassemble
45. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
46. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
47. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
48. Cylinder Head Installation
49. Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Installation
50. Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Arm Installation
51. Intake Camshaft Installation
52. Exhaust Camshaft Installation
53. Camshaft Sprocket Installation
54. Timing Chain Tensioner Installation
55. Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation
56. Camshaft Timing Chain Installation
57. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
58. Oil Pan Installation
59. Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Installation
60. Camshaft Cover Installation
61. Ignition Coil Installation
62. Oil Filter Installation
63. Intake Manifold Installation
64. Throttle Body Installation
65. Water Pump Installation
66. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
67. Water Pump Pulley Installation
68. Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Installation
69. Water Pump Belt Installation
70. Water Outlet Installation
71. Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
72. Exhaust Manifold Installation
73. Engine Lift Bracket Installation
74. Engine Mount Bracket Installation
75. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Assemble
76. Water Pump Belt Removal
77. Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
78. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
79. Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation