The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight, or indicate, important product changes from the previous model year.
Changes may include 1 or more of the following items:
| • | 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 |
| • | A component comparison from the previous year |
Changed engine Specifications
A variety of specifications have been revised based on the new design LY6 engine. Refer to
Engine Mechanical Specifications.
Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
| • | All fasteners and threaded holes on the LY6 engine utilize metric threads. |
| • | Cylinder head, connecting rod, crankshaft balancer, and main bearing cap bolts now apply a torque angle tightening strategy. |
| • | Certain fasteners should not be used again. Bolts, studs, or other fasteners that must be replaced, will be called out in the specific service procedure. |
| • | The crankshaft balancer bolt is now tightened using a 4 pass method. |
New Sealants and/or Adhesives
Sealers and adhesives, as required, are identified within the specific service procedures. Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
A variety of procedures have been revised based on the new design LY6 engine.
Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
Diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system condition. The diagnostic flow is the place to start
when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to
Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical.
New Special Tools Required
Front cover alignment tool
EN-48853
is used to align the front cover during the installation procedure.
A Component Comparison from the Previous Year
| • | Second design engines will use a rivet-type plug replacing the coolant air bleed covers located at the top rear of each cylinder head. To properly repair a leaking plug, remove cylinder head from the engine, remove the plug from the cylinder head
and install first design coolant air bleed cover and bolt. |
