Engine

All Description and Operation

• Lubrication

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

All Visual Identification

• Disassembled Views

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
• Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
• Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
• Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
• Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
• Piston and Connecting Rod Inspection
• Piston Selection
• Service Prior to Assembly
• Valve Train Components Cleaning and Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Drive Belt Diagnosis
• Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
• Engine Compression Test

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Balance Shaft Installation
• Balance Shaft Removal
• Camshaft Bearing Installation
• Camshaft Bearing Removal
• Camshaft Installation
• Camshaft Removal
• Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement
• Coolant Outlet Housing and Thermostat Installation
• Coolant Outlet Housing and Thermostat Removal
• Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
• Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
• Crankshaft Balancer Installation
• Crankshaft Balancer Removal
• Crankshaft Bearing Replacement
• Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Installation
• Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Removal
• Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Housing Installation
• Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Housing Removal
• Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Installation
• Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Removal
• Cylinder Head Disassemble and Assemble
• Cylinder Head Installation
• Cylinder Head Removal
• Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
• Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
• Engine Flywheel Installation
• Engine Flywheel Removal
• Engine Front Cover Installation
• Engine Front Cover Removal
• Exhaust Manifold Installation
• Exhaust Manifold Removal
• Intake Manifold Installation
• Intake Manifold Removal
• Oil Filter Adapter Installation
• Oil Filter Adapter Removal
• Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
• Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
• Oil Pan Installation
• Oil Pan Removal
• Oil Pump Disassemble and Assemble
• Oil Pump Installation
• Oil Pump Removal
• Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
• Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal
• Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble and Assemble
• Piston and Connecting Rod Replacement
• Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
• Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
• Thread Repair
• Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation
• Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal
• Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
• Valve Lifter Installation
• Valve Lifter Removal
• Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
• Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation
• Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal
• Water Pump Installation
• Water Pump Removal

General Diagnostic Information

• Base Engine Misfire Diagnosis
• Engine Noise Diagnosis
• Excessive Oil Loss
• 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
• Oil Leak Diagnosis
• Valve Lifter Noise Diagnosis
• Valve Train Diagnosis

General Information

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

Mechanical Specifications

• Engine Mechanical Specifications
• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• GM SPO Group Numbers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Balance Shaft Replacement
• Camshaft Replacement
• Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement
• Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
• Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Replacement
• Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Housing Replacement
• Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Replacement
• Cylinder Head Replacement
• Drive Belt Replacement
• Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
• Engine Flywheel Replacement
• Engine Front Cover Replacement
• Engine Mount Replacement
• Engine Replacement
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Adapter Replacement
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Outlet Pipe 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 Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Replacement
• Valve Lifter Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
• Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement
• Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement