Overhaul Procedure Steps
ENGINE OVERHAULNOTE: 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. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
2. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
3. Engine Flywheel Removal
4. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
5. Exhaust Manifold Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
6. Intake Manifold Removal
7. Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
8. Camshaft Cover Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
9. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal
10. Camshaft Timing Chain and Tensioner Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
11. Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
12. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Removal
13. Balance Shaft Removal
14. Water Pump Removal
15. Cylinder Head Removal (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
16. Oil Pan Removal
17. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
18. Lower Crankcase Removal
19. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
20. Engine Block Disassemble
21. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
22. Cylinder Boring and Honing (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
23. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
24. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
25. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
26. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
27. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
28. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
29. Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
30. Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
31. Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
32. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
33. Cylinder Head Disassemble (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
34. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
35. Valve and Seat Grinding
36. Cylinder Head Assemble (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
37. Oil Pump Disassemble
38. Oil Pump Assemble
39. Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
40. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
41. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
42. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
43. Thread Repair
44. Service Prior to Assembly
45. Engine Block Assemble
46. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
47. Lower Crankcase Installation
48. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
49. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation (LAF, LAT, LE5, LE9, LEA, or LUK)
50. Cylinder Head Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
51. Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
52. Balance Shaft Installation
53. Water Pump Installation
54. Balance Shaft to Engine Timing (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
55. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Installation
56. Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
57. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
58. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
59. Oil Pan Installation
60. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
61. Camshaft Cover Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
62. Oil Filter with Cap and Seal Installation
63. Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
64. Intake Manifold Installation
65. Exhaust Manifold Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
66. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
67. Engine Flywheel Installation
68. Engine Prelubing