General description 1. This Part covers the procedures for removing the engine from the vehicle and the basic procedures for overhauling the cylinder head, cylinder block and...
Engine Overhaul — General Description 1. It is not always possible to determine the need for an engine overhaul, because it depends on many factors. 2. High mileage does not necessarily mean a...
Engine Removal — Methods and Precautions 1. If the engine needs to be removed for overhaul, perform a few preliminary steps. 2. Choosing a place to work is extremely important. You will need...
Engine — removal and installation Attention! On models with a 6-cylinder engine with air conditioning, it is necessary to disconnect the coolant-carrying pipes in order to be able to remove the...
Engine Overhaul — Disassembly Sequence 1. It will be much easier to work if you install the engine on a special portable bed. Remove the flywheel/drive plate before mounting the engine on the frame...
Cylinder head — dismantling Attention! Given that special tools are required to remove and inspect the head, it is recommended that you purchase a new or remanufactured component from an...
Cylinder head and valves — cleaning and inspection 1. A complete cleaning of the cylinder head and valve components followed by a detailed inspection will allow you to determine what procedures need to be...
Cylinder Head — Assembly 1. Lubricate the valve stems and reinsert them (see illustration). If new valves are installed, insert them in the places to which they were lapped. 2. Working...
Piston/Connecting Rod Assembly — Removal Attention! Installation will require new connecting rod cap bolts. 1. On 4-cylinder engines, guided by Part A of this Section, remove the cylinder head, sump...
Crankshaft — removal Cars with 4-cylinder engine Attention! When installing, you will need new bolts securing the main bearing caps. 1. Remove the oil pump and flywheel/drive plate...
Cylinder block — cleaning and inspection Cleaning 1. Remove all external components and electrical switches/sensors from the unit. For complete cleaning, the cork plugs must be removed. On 4-cylinder...
Piston/Connecting Rod Assembly — Inspection 1. Before starting inspection, the piston/rod assemblies must be cleaned and the piston rings removed from them. 2. Gently spread the rings and remove them...
Crankshaft — inspection 1. Axial clearance is checked on the crankshaft installed in the cylinder block, but it must move freely ( see chapter 10 ). 2. Check the crankshaft axial...
Main and connecting rod bearings — inspection 1. Although the main and connecting rod bearing shells should be replaced during an engine overhaul, keep the old bearing shells for detailed inspection as...
Engine — Build Sequence 1. Before you start assembling, make sure that you have purchased all the necessary parts and prepared all the tools. Read the description of all procedures to...
Piston rings — installation 1. Before installing new piston rings, check the gaps of the ring cuts as follows. 2. Position piston/rod assemblies and new piston ring sets opposite their...
Engine — preparation for launch after a bulkhead 1. Make sure the engine oil and coolant levels are correct, that everything is connected and that there are no tools or rags in the engine compartment. 2....