For 1990-2009 cars only
Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LAY) for Pontiac Vibe - AWD 2009
All Special Tools and Equipment
Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment
- Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
- Camshaft Position Actuator Locking Pin Adjustment
- Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Mount Inspection
- Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- Service Prior to Assembly
- Valve Lifter and Guide 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
- Cylinder Leakage Test
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical
- Engine Compression Test
- Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
- Engine Noise Under Load
- Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
- Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
- Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly
- Camshaft Cover Installation
- Camshaft Cover Removal
- Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
- Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
- Cylinder Head Assemble
- Cylinder Head Disassemble
- Cylinder Head Installation
- Cylinder Head Removal
- Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
- Engine Flywheel Installation
- Engine Flywheel Removal
- Exhaust Camshaft and Valve Lifter Installation
- Exhaust Camshaft and Valve Lifter Removal
- Exhaust Manifold Installation
- Exhaust Manifold Removal
- Intake Camshaft and Valve Lifter Installation
- Intake Camshaft and Valve Lifter Removal
- Intake Manifold Installation
- Intake Manifold 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 Installation
- Oil Pump Removal
- Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
- Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
- Timing Chain Housing Installation
- Timing Chain Housing Removal
- Timing Chain Tensioner Installation
- Timing Chain Tensioner Removal
- Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
General Diagnostic Information
- 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
Mechanical Specifications
Removal, Installation, and Replacement
- Camshaft Cover Replacement
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
- Cylinder Head Replacement
- Drive Belt Replacement
- Engine Block Heater Replacement
- Engine Cover Replacement
- Engine Mount Replacement
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- Engine Replacement
- Engine Support Fixture
- Exhaust Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement
- Intake Camshaft and Valve Lifter Replacement
- Intake Manifold Replacement
- Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
- Oil Pump Replacement
