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
No components have been changed.
Fastener Changes
No fastener changes from 2000.
Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
| • | Torque value for the Ignition control module assembly bracket
bolt has been changed to 30 N·m (22 lb ft). |
| • | Torque value for the Ignition control module assembly nut has
changed to 8 N·m (71 lb in). |
| • | Torque value for the Air injection pipe to throttle body nut has
changed to 10 N·m (89 lb in). |
| • | Torque value for the Generator brace bracket bolt has changed
to 50 N·m (37 lb ft). |
| • | Torque value for Spark plugs after initial installation has been
changed to 15 N·m (13 lb ft). |
Changed Engine Specifications
Engine mechanical specifications remain the same as the 2000 products.
New Sealants and/or Adhesives
No new sealants or adhesives have been added.
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
| • | Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission) |
| • | Engine Flywheel Removal (Manual Transmission) |
| • | Water Outlet Removal (F) |
| • | Intake Manifold Removal - Upper (C, H, W) |
| • | Intake Manifold Removal - Upper (F) |
| • | Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left (C, H, W) |
| • | Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left (F) |
| • | Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right (C, H, W) |
| • | Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right (C, H, W with NC8) |
| • | Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right (F) |
| • | Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal (L36) |
| • | Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal (L67) |
| • | Engine Block Clean and Inspect |
| • | Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean/Inspect |
| • | Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation (L36) |
| • | Cylinder Head Installation - Right |
| • | Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left (C, H, W) |
| • | Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left (F) |
| • | Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right (C, H, W) |
| • | Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right (C, H, W with NC8) |
| • | Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right (F) |
| • | Intake Manifold Installation - Lower (L36, C, H, W) |
| • | Intake Manifold Installation - Upper (C, H, W) |
| • | Intake Manifold Installation - Upper (F) |
| • | Supercharger Installation |
| • | Water Outlet Installation (F) |
| • | Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation (F) |
Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
Engine Noise diagnostic information is now located in the platform books.
New Special Tools Required
No new special tools are required.
