Engine

All Description and Operation

• Engine Component Description
• Engine Identification
• Lubrication
• New Product Information

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

All Visual Identification

• Disassembled Views

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
• Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
• Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
• Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
• Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Block Valley Cover Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Mount Inspection
• Engine Rear Cover Cleaning and Inspection
• Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
• Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
• Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
• Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
• Piston Selection
• Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
• Valve Lifter and Guide 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

• Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
• Engine Compression Test

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Camshaft Bearing Installation
• Camshaft Bearing Removal
• Camshaft Installation
• Camshaft Removal
• Clutch Pilot Bearing Installation
• Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal
• Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
• Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
• Crankshaft Balancer Installation
• Crankshaft Balancer Removal
• Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Installation
• Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
• Cylinder Boring and Honing
• Cylinder Head Assemble
• Cylinder Head Disassemble
• Cylinder Head Installation
• Cylinder Head Removal
• Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
• Engine Block Plug Installation
• Engine Block Plug Removal
• Engine Block Valley Cover Installation
• Engine Block Valley Cover Removal
• Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Installation
• Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Removal
• Engine Flywheel Installation
• Engine Flywheel Removal
• Engine Front Cover Installation
• Engine Front Cover Removal
• Engine Overhaul
• Engine Rear Cover Installation
• Engine Rear Cover Removal
• Engine Set-Up and Testing
• Exhaust Manifold Installation
• Exhaust Manifold Removal
• Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
• Intake Manifold Installation
• Intake Manifold Removal
• Oil Filter, Adapter, and Pan Cover Installation
• Oil Filter, Adapter, and Pan Cover 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, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Installation
• Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Removal
• Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
• Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
• Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
• Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
• Service Prior to Assembly
• Thread Repair
• Throttle Body Installation
• Throttle Body Removal
• 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 Installation
• 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
• Drive Belt Chirping Diagnosis
• Drive Belt Excessive Wear Diagnosis
• Drive Belt Falls Off Diagnosis
• Drive Belt Rumbling Diagnosis
• Drive Belt Squeal Diagnosis
• Drive Belt Vibration Diagnosis
• Drive Belt Whine Diagnosis
• Engine Noise Diagnosis
• Oil Consumption Diagnosis
• Oil Leak Diagnosis
• Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
• Valve Train Diagnosis

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
• GM SPO Group Numbers
• Thread Repair Specifications

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Camshaft Replacement
• Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement
• Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
• Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
• Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement
• Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
• Cylinder Head Replacement
• Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
• Drive Belt Replacement
• Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
• Engine Block Valley Cover Replacement
• Engine Flywheel Replacement
• Engine Front Cover Replacement
• Engine Mount Replacement
• Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
• Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
• Engine Replacement
• Exhaust Manifold Replacement
• Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
• Intake Manifold Replacement
• Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
• Oil Pan Replacement
• Oil Pump, Screen, and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement
• Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
• Valve Lifter Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement
• Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
• Vapor Vent Pipe Replacement