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Chevrolet
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2008
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Malibu
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Engine
🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L
Engine
All Description and Operation
Crankcase Ventilation System Description
Drive Belt System Description
Engine Component Description
Lubrication Description
New Product Information
All Special Tools and Equipment
Special Tools
All Visual Identification
Disassembled Views
Engine Identification
Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment
Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
Camshaft Position Actuator Cleaning and Inspection
Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Cleaning and Inspection
Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
Coolant Crossover Pipe Cleaning and Inspection
Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
Engine and Transmission Mount Balancing - All Mounts
Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Mount Inspection
Engine Mount Position Adjustment
Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Lower Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Piston Oil Nozzle Cleaning and Inspection
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Cleaning and Inspection
Service Prior to Assembly
Upper Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Lifters Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection
Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Diagnostic Procedures
Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Internal Lower Engine Noises
Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Valve Train Noise
Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption
Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption
Base Engine Misfire without Internal Engine Noises
Coolant in Combustion Chamber
Coolant in Engine Oil
Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis
Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical
Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
Engine Compression Test
Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
Engine Noise Under Load
Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate
Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly
Camshaft Bearing Installation
Camshaft Bearing Removal
Camshaft Installation
Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Installation
Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Removal
Camshaft Removal
Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
Crankshaft Balancer Installation
Crankshaft Balancer Removal
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
Cylinder Boring and Honing
Cylinder Head Assemble
Cylinder Head Disassemble
Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side
Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side
Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
Engine Block Assemble
Engine Block Disassemble
Engine Block Heater Installation
Engine Block Heater Removal
Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Installation
Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Removal
Engine Flywheel Installation
Engine Flywheel Removal
Engine Front Cover Installation
Engine Front Cover Removal
Engine Lift Rear Bracket Installation
Engine Lift Rear Bracket Removal
Engine Prelubing
Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side
Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side
Lower Intake Manifold Installation
Lower 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 Assemble
Oil Pump Disassemble
Oil Pump Drive Installation
Oil Pump Drive Removal
Oil Pump Installation
Oil Pump Removal
Piston Oil Nozzle Installation
Piston Oil Nozzle Removal
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
Thread Repair
Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation
Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal
Upper Intake Manifold Installation
Upper Intake Manifold Removal
Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Lifter Installation
Valve Lifter Removal
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left Side
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side
Water Inlet and Engine Coolant Thermostat Installation
Water Inlet and Engine Coolant Thermostat Removal
Water Pump Installation
Water Pump Removal
General Diagnostic Information
Cylinder Leakage Test
Drive Belt Chirping, Squeal, and Whine Diagnosis
Drive Belt Falls Off and Excessive Wear Diagnosis
Drive Belt Rumbling and Vibration Diagnosis
Oil Consumption Diagnosis
Oil Leak Diagnosis
Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
General Information
Cleanliness and Care
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
Removal, Installation, and Replacement
Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement
Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole Plug Replacement
Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side
Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
Drive Belt Replacement
Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
Engine Flywheel Replacement
Engine Front Cover Replacement
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
Engine Mount Replacement
Engine Mount Snubber Bracket Replacement
Engine Mount Snubber Replacement
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
Engine Replacement
Engine Support Fixture
Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
Lower Intake Manifold Replacement
Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement
Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
Oil Pan Replacement
Oil Pump Drive Replacement
Oil Pump Replacement
Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
Valve Lifter Replacement
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side
Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement