Engine

All Description and Operation

• Engine Component Description
• Lubrication

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 Cleaning and Inspection
• Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
• Engine Mount Inspection
• Flywheel Balancing
• Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
• Lower Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
• Main Bearing and Rod Bearing Selection
• Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
• Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
• Piston and Connecting Rod Inspection
• Service Prior to Assembly
• Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection
• Valve Train Components Cleaning and Inspection

Diagnostic Procedures

• Accessory Drive Tensioner Diagnosis
• Drive Belt Diagnosis
• Engine Compression Test

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Camshaft Bearing Installation
• Camshaft Bearing Removal
• Camshaft Installation
• Camshaft Removal
• Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement
• Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
• Crankshaft Balancer Installation
• Crankshaft Balancer Removal
• Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
• Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
• Crankshaft Removal
• Cylinder Head Assemble
• Cylinder Head Disassemble
• Cylinder Head Installation
• Cylinder Head Removal
• Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
• Engine Block Assemble
• Engine Block Disassemble
• Engine Flywheel Installation
• Engine Flywheel Removal
• Engine Front Cover Assemble
• Engine Front Cover Disassemble
• Engine Front Cover Installation
• Engine Front Cover Removal
• Exhaust Manifold Installation
• Exhaust Manifold Removal
• Lower Intake Manifold Assemble
• Lower Intake Manifold Disassemble
• Lower Intake Manifold Installation
• Lower Intake Manifold 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 and Connecting Rod Installation
• Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
• Thread Repair
• Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation
• Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal
• Upper Intake Manifold Installation
• Upper Intake Manifold 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

General Diagnostic Information

• Base Engine Misfire Diagnosis
• Cylinder Leakage Test
• Engine Has Light Knock Hot in Light Load Condition
• Engine Noise Diagnosis
• Excessive Oil Loss
• Heavy Knock Hot with Torque Applied
• Knocks at Idle Hot
• Knocks Cold and Continues for 2 to 3 Minutes
• Knocks on Start-Up but Only Lasts a Few Seconds
• Low or No Oil Pressure
• Oil Leak Diagnosis
• Oil Pressure Testing
• Valve Lifter Noise Diagnosis
• Valve Train Diagnosis

General Information

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

Mechanical Specifications

• Engine Mechanical Specifications
• Fastener Tightening Specifications

Other Specifications

• GM SPO Group Numbers

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole Plug Replacement
• Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement
• Connecting Rod, Bearing and Piston Replacement
• Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
• Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Replacement
• Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement
• Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
• Cylinder Head 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 Replacement
• Exhaust Crossover Replacement
• Exhaust Manifold Replacement
• Lower Intake Manifold Replacement
• Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
• Oil Pan Replacement
• Oil Pump Drive Replacement
• Oil Pump Replacement
• Rotating the Engine for Service Access
• Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
• Valve Lifter Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
• Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement
• Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement