Engine

All Description and Operation

• Engine Component Description
• Lubrication Description

All Special Tools and Equipment

• Special Tools

All Visual Identification

• Disassembled Views
• Engine Identification

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
• Balance Shaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection
• Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
• Camshaft Cover 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 Flywheel Balancing
• Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Mount 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 Spring Inspection and Measurement
• Valve Train Components Cleaning and Inspection
• Water Crossover Cleaning and Inspection
• Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Engine Compression Test

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Balance Shaft Cover Installation
• Balance Shaft Cover Removal
• Balance Shaft Installation
• Balance Shaft Removal
• Camshaft Cover Assemble
• Camshaft Cover Disassemble
• Camshaft Cover Installation
• Camshaft Cover Removal
• Camshaft Installation
• 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 Head Assemble
• Cylinder Head Disassemble
• Cylinder Head Installation
• Cylinder Head Removal
• Engine Block Assemble
• Engine Block Disassemble
• Engine Flywheel Installation
• Engine Flywheel Removal
• Engine Front Cover Installation
• Engine Front Cover Removal
• Engine Overhaul
• Engine Set-Up and Testing
• Exhaust Manifold Installation
• Exhaust Manifold Removal
• Ignition Coil Module Installation
• Ignition Coil Module Removal
• Intake Manifold Assemble
• Intake Manifold Disassemble
• Intake Manifold Installation
• Intake Manifold Removal
• Lower Crankcase Installation
• Lower Crankcase Removal
• Oil Pan Installation
• Oil Pan Removal
• Oil Pump Assemble
• Oil Pump Disassemble
• Oil Pump Installation
• Oil Pump Removal
• Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
• Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal
• Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
• Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
• Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
• Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
• Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Installation
• Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Removal
• Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation
• Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal
• Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation
• Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal
• Service Prior to Assembly
• Thread Repair
• Valve and Seat Grinding
• Water Crossover Assemble
• Water Crossover Disassemble
• Water Crossover Installation
• Water Crossover 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

General Information

• Cleanliness and Care
• Replacing Engine Gaskets
• Separating Parts
• Tools and Equipment
• Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant

Mechanical Diag. and Drive Belt/Chain Routings Schem. Diag.

• Timing Chain

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

• Balance Shaft Opening Cover Replacement
• Camshaft Cover Replacement
• Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Replacement
• Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Shoe Replacement
• Camshaft Replacement
• Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
• Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
• Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
• Cylinder Head Replacement
• 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 Strut Bracket Replacement
• Engine Mount Strut Replacement
• Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
• Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
• Engine Replacement
• Engine Support Fixture
• Exhaust Manifold Replacement
• Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
• Intake Manifold Replacement
• Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
• Oil Pan Replacement
• Oil Pump Replacement
• Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Replacement
• Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement
• Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement
• Secondary Camshaft Timing Sprocket Replacement
• Valve Lifter Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm Replacement
• Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement