Engine Assembly Procedure

Before beginning engine assembly, make sure that all necessary parts, materials and tools are available, including the following:

a) Standard set of mechanic's tools;
b) 1/2-inch drive torque wrench;
c) Piston ring installer;
d) Piston ring compressor;
e) Short lengths of fuel hose for fitting over the connecting rod bearing cap studs;
f) Plastigage measuring kit;
g) Feeler gauge set;
h) Fine-tooth file;
i) Fresh engine oil;
j) Engine assembly lube or molybdenum disulfide grease;
k) Gasket sealant;
l) Thread locking compound.

To save time and minimize potential problems, assemble the engine in the following sequence:

4-Cylinder Engines
a) Piston rings;
b) Crankshaft and main bearings;
c) Connecting rods and pistons;
d) Rear crankshaft oil seal;
e) Main bearing cap bridge;
f) Oil baffle plate;
g) Balance shafts;
h) Oil pump;
i) Oil pick-up with strainer;
j) Oil pan;
k) Cylinder head;
l) Camshaft and rocker arm assembly;
m) Timing belt with sprockets;
n) Timing belt cover;
o) Cylinder head cover;
p) Intake manifold and exhaust manifold;
q) Flywheel/drive plate.

V6 Engines
a) Piston rings;
b) Crankshaft and main bearings;
c) Connecting rods and pistons;
d) Rear crankshaft oil seal with retainer;
e) Oil baffle plate;
f) Oil pump;
g) Oil pan;
h) Cylinder heads;
i) Camshafts and valve train components;
j) Timing belt with sprockets;
k) Timing belt covers;
l) Intake manifold and exhaust manifolds;
m) Cylinder head covers;
n) Flywheel/drive plate.