The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight or indicate
important product changes from the previous model year.
Changes may include one or more of the following items:
• | A component comparison from the previous year |
• | Torque values and/or fastener tightening strategies |
• | Changed engine specifications |
• | New sealants and/or adhesives |
• | Disassembly and assembly procedure revisions |
• | Engine mechanical diagnostic procedure revisions |
• | New special tools required |
Component Comparison
Removed the EGR valve pipe gasket.
Fastener Changes
No fastener changes from 2001.
Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
No torque value or fastener tightening strategy changes from 2001.
Changed Engine Specifications
Engine mechanical specifications remain the same as the 2001 products.
New Sealants and/or Adhesives
Sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480)
removed from knock sensor.
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
• | Engine mount strut and engine lift bracket removal and installation
deleted |
• | Piston and connecting rod assembly |
• | Valve guide reaming/valve and seat grinding |
• | Piston, connecting rod, bearing clean and inspect |
• | Valve rocker arm and pushrod installation |
Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
No engine mechanical diagnostic changes from 2001.
New Special Tools Required
J 5825-A has been removed for 2002.