Engine

All Description and Operation

• Engine Component Description

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

All Visual Identification

• Disassembled Views

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
• Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
• Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
• Piston and Connecting Rod Inspection
• Piston Selection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Engine Compression Test

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Camshaft Installation
• Camshaft Removal
• Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement
• Coolant Outlet Housing and Thermostat Installation
• Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
• Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Housing Installation
• Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Housing Removal
• Cylinder Head Disassemble and Assemble
• Cylinder Head Installation
• Cylinder Head Removal
• Engine Flywheel Installation
• Engine Flywheel Removal
• Exhaust Crossover Installation
• Exhaust Crossover Removal
• Oil Filter Adapter Installation
• Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
• Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
• Oil Pan Installation
• Oil Pump Installation
• Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
• Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal
• Piston and Connecting Rod Replacement
• Thread Repair
• Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation
• Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal
• Water Pump Installation

General Diagnostic Information

• Engine Has Light Knock Hot in Light Load Condition
• Excessive Oil Loss
• Heavy Knock Hot with Torque Applied
• Knocks at Idle Hot
• Knocks Cold and Continues for 2 to 3 Minutes
• Knocks on Start-Up but Only Lasts a Few Seconds
• Low or No Oil Pressure
• Valve Train Diagnosis

General Information

• Cleanliness and Care
• Installation Precautions
• Replacing Engine Gaskets
• Separating Parts
• Tools and Equipment
• Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant

Other Specifications

• GM SPO Group Numbers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement
• Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
• Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Replacement
• Cylinder Head Replacement
• Drive Belt Replacement
• Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
• Engine Flywheel Replacement
• Engine Front Cover Replacement
• Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
• Engine Mount Replacement
• Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement
• Engine Mount Strut Replacement
• Engine Replacement
• Exhaust Manifold Replacement
• Intake Manifold Replacement
• Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement
• Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
• Oil Pan Replacement
• Oil Pump Replacement
• Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Replacement
• Valve Lifter Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement
• Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement