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Overhaul Procedure Steps

NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the engine. See Repair Procedures for individual articles.


[ ] Drive Belt Removal
[ ] Accessory Removal
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Removal
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left)

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Right)
[ ] Ignition Module Removal
[ ] Camshaft Cover Removal (Left)
[ ] Camshaft Cover Removal (Right)
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Removal

[ ] Engine Front Cover Removal
[ ] Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal
[ ] Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal
[ ] Oil Pump Removal
[ ] Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal

[ ] Camshaft Removal
[ ] Valve Lifter Removal
[ ] Thermostat Removal
[ ] Water Pump Removal
[ ] Water Crossover Removal

[ ] Cylinder Head Removal
[ ] Starter Motor Removal
[ ] Engine Flywheel Removal
[ ] Oil Pan Removal
[ ] Lower Crankcase Removal

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
[ ] Engine Block Clean and Inspect
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect
[ ] Cylinder Head Disassemble
[ ] Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
[ ] Valve and Seat Grinding

[ ] Cylinder Head Assemble
[ ] Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
[ ] Oil Pump Disassemble
[ ] Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Oil Pump Assemble

[ ] Water Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Installation
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
[ ] Lower Crankcase Installation

[ ] Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal and Housing Installation
[ ] Oil Pan Installation
[ ] Engine Flywheels Installation
[ ] Cylinder Head Installation
[ ] Water Crossover Installation

[ ] Water Pump Installation
[ ] Thermostat Installation
[ ] Camshaft Installation
[ ] Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation
[ ] Oil Pump Installation

[ ] Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation
[ ] Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Engine Front Cover Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation
[ ] Camshaft Cover Installation (Left)

[ ] Camshaft Cover Installation (Right)
[ ] Starter Motor Installation
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Right)
[ ] Intake Manifold Installation
[ ] Ignition Module Installation

[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Installation
[ ] Accessory Installation
[ ] Drive Belt Installation
[ ] Lubrication System Priming Procedure
[ ] Thread Repair