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The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight, or indicate, important product changes from the previous model year.

Changes may include 1 or more of the following items:

    • 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
    • A component comparison from the previous year

Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies

    • All fasteners and threaded holes on the LH6 engines utilize metric threads.
    • Certain fasteners should not be used again. Bolts, studs, or other fasteners that must be replaced, will be called out in the specific service procedure.
    • Some applications may use a second design camshaft retainer plate and bolts. Refer to Camshaft Installation.

New Sealants and/or Adhesives

Sealers and adhesives, as required, are identified within the specific service procedures. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.

Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions

The piston and piston pin are to be serviced as an assembly.

Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions

All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system condition. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical.

New Special Tools Required

No new special tools have been designed for this application.

A Component Comparison from the Previous Year

Some applications may use a second design camshaft retainer plate and bolts. Refer to Camshaft Installation.