Engine

All Description and Operation

• Engine Component Description
• Lubrication

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

All Visual Identification

• Disassembled Views

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
• Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Mount Inspection
• Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
• Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
• Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
• Piston Selection
• Service Prior to Assembly
• Valve Train Components Cleaning and Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Engine Compression Test

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Camshaft Bearing Removal and Installation
• Camshaft Installation
• Camshaft Removal
• Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
• Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
• Crankshaft Pulley and Hub Installation
• Crankshaft Pulley and Hub Removal
• Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
• Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
• Cylinder Boring and Honing
• Cylinder Head Disassemble and Assemble
• Cylinder Head Installation
• Cylinder Head Removal
• Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
• Engine Block Plug Installation
• Engine Block Plug Removal
• Engine Flywheel Installation
• Engine Flywheel Removal
• Engine Front Cover and Oil Seal Installation
• Engine Front Cover Removal
• Engine Set-Up and Testing
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Installation
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve 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
• Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble and Assemble
• 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 Cover Installation
• Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal
• Valve Rocker Arm, Push Rod, and Stud Installation
• Valve Rocker Arm, Push Rod, and Stud Removal
• Water Pump Installation
• Water Pump Removal

General Diagnostic Information

• Base Engine Misfire Diagnosis
• Engine Noise Diagnosis
• Knocks at Idle Hot
• Knocks Cold and Continues for 2 to 3 Minutes
• Knocks on Start-Up but Only Lasts a Few Seconds
• Oil Consumption Diagnosis
• Oil Leak Diagnosis
• Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
• Valve Lifter Noise Diagnosis
• 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

Mechanical Specifications

• Engine Mechanical Specifications
• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
• GM SPO Group Numbers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Camshaft Replacement
• Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement
• Crankshaft Balancer and Hub Replacement
• Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Replacement
• Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Replacement
• Cylinder Head Replacement
• Drive Belt Replacement
• Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
• Engine Flywheel Replacement
• Engine Front Cover Replacement
• Engine Mount Replacement
• Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement
• Engine Mount Strut Replacement
• Engine Replacement
• Exhaust Manifold Replacement
• Intake Manifold Replacement
• Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
• Oil Pan Replacement
• Oil Pump Replacement
• Valve Lifter Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm, Push Rod, and Stud Replacement
• Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement