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Overhaul Procedure Steps


NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the engine.

- For each specific step listed below, refer to the articles listed under "Repair Instructions".


Article Titles:

[ ] Draining Fluid and Oil Filter Removal

[ ] Engine Flywheel Removal

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal

[ ] Water Pump Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Removal

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal

[ ] Distributor Removal

[ ] Intake Manifold Removal

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal

[ ] Cylinder Head Removal

[ ] Valve Lifter Removal

[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Removal

[ ] Oil Pan Removal

[ ] Oil Pump, Pump Screen and Deflector Removal

[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal

[ ] Engine Front Cover Removal

[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal

[ ] Camshaft Removal

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal

[ ] Engine Block Plug Removal

[ ] Engine Block Clean and Inspect

[ ] Cylinder Boring and Honing

[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect

[ ] Piston Selection

[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect

[ ] Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect

[ ] Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect

[ ] Camshaft Bearing Removal

[ ] Camshaft Bearing Installation

[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Lifters and Guides Clean and Inspect

[ ] Cylinder Head Disassemble

[ ] Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect

[ ] Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seal Grinding

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Stud Removal

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Stud Installation

[ ] Cylinder Head Assemble

[ ] Oil Pump Disassemble

[ ] Oil Pump Clean and Inspect

[ ] Oil Pump Assemble

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect

[ ] Oil Pan Clean and Inspect

[ ] Intake Manifold Disassemble

[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect

[ ] Intake Manifold Assemble

[ ] Exhausts Manifold Clean and Inspect

[ ] Water Pump Clean and Inspect

[ ] Thread Repair

[ ] Service Prior to Assembly

[ ] Engine Block Plug Installation

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation

[ ] Camshaft Installation

[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation

[ ] Engine Front Cover Installation

[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation

[ ] Oil Pump, Pump Screen and Deflector Installation

[ ] Oil Pan Installation

[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Installation

[ ] Valve Lifter Installation

[ ] Cylinder Head Installation

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation

[ ] Valve Lash Adjustment

[ ] Intake Manifold Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation

[ ] Distributor Installation

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation

[ ] Water Pump Installation

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation

[ ] Engine Flywheel Installation

[ ] Engine Set-Up and Testing