Description.................................................................................................................................................................... 6A2- 2

Engine Lubrication....................................................................................................................................................6A2- 2

Disassembly.................................................................................................................................................................. 6A2- 6

Tools and Shop Equipment..................................................................................................................................... 6A2- 6

Accessory Removal................................................................................................................................................. 6A2- 6

Cleaning.................................................................................................................................................................... 6A2- 7

Draining the Engine................................................................................................................................................. 6A2- 7

Air Injection Tube R em oval................................................................................................................................... 6A2- 7

EGR Valve Removal..................................................................................................................................................6A2- 7

Exhaust Manifold Removal..................................................................................................................................... 6A2- 7

Rocker Arm Cover Removal................................................................................................................................... 6A2- 7

Intake Manifold Removal......................................................................................................................................... 6A2- 7

Valve Train Component Removal.......................................................... : ..............................................................6A2- 8

Cylinder Head Removal........................................................................................................................................... 6A2- 8

Torsional Damper Removal..................................................................................................................................... 6A2- 8

Front Cover and Water Pump Removal................................................................................................................ 6A2- 9

Oil Pan Removal........................................................................................................................................................6A2- 9

Oil Pump Removal....................................................................................................................................................6A2- 9

Timing Chain and Camshaft Sprocket Removal..................................................................................................6A2- 9

Camshaft Removal....................................................................................................................................................6A2-10

Piston and Connecting Rod Rem oval.................................................................................................................. 6A2-10

Flywheel Removal....................................................................................................................................................6A2-11

Crankshaft Removal................................................................................................................................................. 6A2-11

Main Bearing Removal (Without Removing Crankshaft)................................................................................... 6A2-11

Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair...............................................................................................................................6A2-12

Block.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6A2-12

Piston and Connecting Rod Assemblies.............................................................................................................. 6A2-13

Intake and Exhaust Manifolds.................................................................................................................................6A2-13

Camshaft.................................................................................................................................................................... 6A2-14

Camshaft Bearings....................................................................................................................................................6A2-14

Timing Chain and Sprockets...................................................................................................................................6A2-14

Front Cover................................................................................................................................................................ 6A2-14

Water P um p.............................................................................................................................................................. 6A2-15

Oil Pan and Rocker Arm Covers.............................................................................................................................6A2-15

Oil Pump.................................................................................................................................................................... 6A2-15

Valve Train Components......................................................................................................................................... 6A2-16

Hydraulic Lifters........................................................................................................................................................6A2-16

Cylinder Head............................................................................................................................................................6A2-16

Thermostat and Water Outlet.................................................................................................................................6A2-18

Crankshaft and Bearings......................................................................................................................................... 6A2-18

Assembly of Engine................................................................................................................................................... 6A2-19

Prior to Assembly....................................................................................................................................................6A2-19

Crankshaft and Main Bearing Installation............................................................................................................ 6A2-19

Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation.................................................................................................................... 6A2-20

Camshaft, Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation........................................................................................... 6A2-21

Front Cover and Water Pump Installation............................................................................................................ 6A2-21

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