GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

To overhaul the engine, follow the sequence below.

  1. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
  2. Engine Flywheel Removal
  3. Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
  4. Engine Mount Strut Bracket Removal (Generator Bracket)
  5. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
  6. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
  7. Oil Filter Adapter Removal
  8. Intake Manifold Removal (Upper VIN M)
  9. Intake Manifold Removal
  10. Intake Manifold Removal
  11. Engine Coolant Thermostat Removal
  12. Exhaust Crossover Removal
  13. Exhaust Manifold Removal (Left Side VIN M)
  14. Exhaust Manifold Removal
  15. Exhaust Manifold Removal (Right Side)
  16. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Left Side)
  17. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Right Side)
  18. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
  19. Valve Lifter Removal
  20. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
  21. Water Pump Removal
  22. Oil Pan Removal
  23. Oil Pump Removal
  24. Oil Pump Drive Removal
  25. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
  26. Engine Front Cover Removal
  27. Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal
  28. Cylinder Head Removal (Left and Right Side)
  29. Camshaft Removal
  30. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
  31. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
  32. Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
  33. Engine Block Disassemble
  34. Engine Block Clean and Inspect
  35. Cylinder Boring and Honing
  36. Engine Block Assemble
  37. Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
  38. Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect
  39. Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect
  40. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
  41. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearings Clean and Inspect
  42. Piston Selection
  43. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
  44. Camshaft Bearing Removal
  45. Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect
  46. Camshaft Bearing Installation
  47. Timing Chain and Sprockets Clean and Inspect
  48. Valve Lifters Clean and Inspect
  49. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Clean and Inspect
  50. Cylinder Head Disassemble
  51. Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect
  52. Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding
  53. Cylinder Head Assemble
  54. Oil Pump Disassemble
  55. Oil Pump Clean and Inspect
  56. Oil Pump Assemble
  57. Engine Front Cover Clean and Inspect
  58. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect
  59. Oil Pan Clean and Inspect
  60. Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Upper VIN M)
  61. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
  62. Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Lower)
  63. Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect
  64. Water Pump Clean and Inspect
  65. Service Prior to Assembly
  66. Crankshaft and Bearings Installation
  67. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
  68. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
  69. Camshaft Installation
  70. Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation
  71. Engine Front Cover Installation
  72. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
  73. Oil Pump Drive Installation
  74. Oil Pump Installation
  75. Oil Pan Installation
  76. Cylinder Head Installation (Left and Right Side)
  77. Water Pump Installation
  78. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
  79. Valve Lifter Installation
  80. Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
  81. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Left Side)
  82. Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation (Right Side)
  83. Exhaust Manifold Installation (Left Side VIN M)
  84. Exhaust Manifold Installation
  85. Exhaust Manifold Installation (Right Side)
  86. Exhaust Crossover Installation
  87. Intake Manifold Installation
  88. Intake Manifold Installation (Upper VIN M)
  89. Intake Manifold Installation
  90. Engine Coolant Thermostat Installation
  91. Oil Filter Adapter Installation
  92. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
  93. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
  94. Engine Mount Strut Bracket Installation (Engine Mount Support)
  95. Engine Mount Strut Bracket Installation (Generator Bracket)
  96. Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
  97. Engine Flywheel Installation