Engine Block Disassemble (LFW or LFX)
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- Remove the engine front cover studs (1).
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- Remove the block heater cartridge, if equipped.
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- Remove the right knock sensor bolt.
- Remove the right knock sensor.
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- Remove the left knock sensor bolt.
- Remove the left knock sensor.
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- Remove the crankshaft position sensor bolt.
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
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- Remove the crankshaft position sensor O-ring, if damaged.
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- Remove oil jet bolts.
- Remove oil jets.
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- Remove the right front oil pan rail oil gallery expansion plug.
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- Remove the cylinder block-to-oil pan alignment dowels.
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- Remove the M14 right side oil gallery threaded plug.
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- Remove the M14 right side coolant drain threaded plug.
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- Remove the M14 rear oil gallery threaded plug.
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- Remove the M14 left side coolant drain threaded plug.
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- Remove the M20 left side oil gallery threaded plug.
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- Remove the coolant expansion plugs.
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- Remove the cylinder block-to-transmission alignment dowels.
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- Remove the front oil gallery expansion plug.
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- Remove the cylinder block-to-cylinder head alignment dowels.