Overhaul Procedure Steps

NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the engine.
^ For the complete list of procedures, refer to "Repair Instruction".


[ ] Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
[ ] Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission)
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Removal
[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal

[ ] Water Outlet Removal
[ ] Water Pump Removal
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (Upper)
[ ] Intake Manifold Removal (Lower)
[ ] Exhaust Crossover Removal

[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left Side)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Removal (Right Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Left Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Right Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal

[ ] Cylinder Head Removal
[ ] Valve Lifter Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
[ ] Engine Front Cover Removal

[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Removal
[ ] Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Removal
[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal
[ ] Camshaft Removal
[ ] Balance Shaft Removal

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
[ ] Oil Pan Removal
[ ] Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal

[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
[ ] Engine Block Plug Removal
[ ] Engine Block Clean and Inspect
[ ] Cylinder Boring and Honing
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect

[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect
[ ] Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect (Automatic Transmission)
[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect
[ ] Piston Selection

[ ] Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
[ ] Camshaft Bearing Removal
[ ] Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
[ ] 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 Seat Grinding

[ ] Cylinder Head Assemble
[ ] Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect
[ ] Oil Pan Clean and Inspect
[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Upper)

[ ] Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Lower)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect
[ ] Water Pump Clean and Inspect
[ ] Engine Front Cover Clean and Inspect
[ ] Balance Shaft Clean and Inspect

[ ] Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Removal
[ ] Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation
[ ] Service Prior to Assembly
[ ] Engine Block Plug Installation
[ ] Crankshaft and Bearings Installation

[ ] Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
[ ] Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
[ ] Oil Pan Installation
[ ] Camshaft Installation
[ ] Balance Shaft Installation

[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation
[ ] Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Installation
[ ] Oil Filter Adapter Installation

[ ] Engine Front Cover Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
[ ] Crankshaft Balancer Installation (Automatic Transmission)
[ ] Valve Lifter Installation
[ ] Cylinder Head Installation

[ ] Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Left Side)
[ ] Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Right Side)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Left Side)
[ ] Exhaust Manifold Installation (Right Side)

[ ] Exhaust Crossover Installation
[ ] Intake Manifold Installation
[ ] Intake Manifold Installation (Upper)
[ ] Water Pump Installation
[ ] Water Outlet Installation

[ ] Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket Installation
[ ] Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
[ ] Engine Flywheel Installation