ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.6L (LGX LF4) - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - OFF VEHICLE (1 Of 2)

• Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle
  • Drive Belt Tensioner Removal (LF4)
  • Drive Belt Tensioner Removal (LGX)
  • Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Removal (LGX)
    • Engine Oil Cooler Pipes and Fittings Removal
    • Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Removal
  • Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Removal (LF4)
  • Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger Removal - Right Side (LF4)
    • Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Removal
    • Turbocharger Heat Shield Removal
    • Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Removal
    • Turbocharger Air Inlet Adapter Removal
    • Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Removal
    • Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Removal
    • Turbocharger and Oil Return Pipe Removal
  • Compressor Air Intake Turbocharger Removal - Left Side (LF4)
    • Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Removal
    • Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Removal
    • Turbocharger Heat Shield Removal
    • Turbocharger Air Inlet Adapter Removal
    • Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Removal
    • Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Removal
    • Turbocharger and Oil Return Pipe Removal
  • Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Vacuum Tank Removal
    • Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Vacuum Tank Assembly Removal
  • Water Pump Inlet Pipe Removal
  • Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal (LF4)
  • Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal (LGX)
  • Vacuum Pump Pipe Removal
  • Oil Filter Adapter Removal
  • Intake Manifold Removal (LF4)
  • Intake Manifold Removal (LGX)
  • Water Outlet Removal (LF4)
  • Water Outlet Removal (LGX)
    • Water Outlet Removal
    • Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Removal
  • Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal (LF4)
  • Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal (LGX)
    • Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
    • Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Removal
  • Crankshaft Balancer Removal (LF4)
  • Crankshaft Balancer Removal (LGX)
  • Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Removal
  • Flywheel Removal (LF4)
  • Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
  • Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal
  • Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side (LF4)
  • Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side (LGX)
    • Oil Filler Cap and Tube Removal
    • Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Removal
    • Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Removal
    • Camshaft Cover and Seal Removal
  • Camshaft Cover Removal - Right Side (LF4)
  • Camshaft Cover Removal - Right Side (LGX)
    • Camshaft Housing Cover Insulator and Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Removal
    • Ignition Coil and Spark Plug Removal
    • Camshaft Cover and Seal Removal
  • Water Pump Removal (LF4)
  • Water Pump Removal (LGX)
    • Water Pump Pulley Removal
    • Water Pump Removal
  • Engine Front Cover Removal (LF4)
  • Engine Front Cover Removal (LGX)
    • Camshaft Position Actuator Control Valve and Belt Idler Pulley Removal
    • Front Cover Bolt Removal
    • Front Cover Removal
  • Camshaft Timing Chain Components Removal (LF4)
    • Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Components Removal - Right Side
    • Primary Camshaft Drive Chain Components Removal
    • Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Components Removal - Left Side
  • Camshaft Timing Chain Components Removal (LGX)
    • Right Timing Chain Components Removal
    • Oil Pump Timing Chain Components Removal
    • Left Timing Chain Components Removal
  • Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Removal - Right Side
  • Timing Chain Idler Sprocket Removal - Left Side
  • Crankshaft Sprocket Removal
  • Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Bank 2
  • Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Exhaust
  • Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Intake
  • Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Bank 1
  • Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Exhaust
  • Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Intake
  • Fuel Pump Removal (LF4)
  • Fuel Pump Removal
    • Fuel Feed and Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Removal
    • Fuel Pump and Valve Lifter Follower Removal
  • Camshaft Removal - Left Side (LF4)
  • Camshaft Removal - Left Side (LGX)
  • Camshaft Carrier Removal - Left Side
  • Fuel Rail Removal
  • Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Left Side (LF4)
  • Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Left Side (LGX)
  • Valve Lifter Removal - Left Side (LF4)
  • Valve Lifter Removal - Left Side (LGX)
  • Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side (LF4)
  • Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side (LGX)
  • Vacuum Pump Removal
  • Camshaft Removal - Right Side (LF4)
  • Camshaft Removal - Right Side (LGX)
  • Camshaft Carrier Removal - Right Side
  • Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Right Side (LF4)
  • Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Right Side (LGX)
  • Valve Lifter Removal - Right Side (LF4)
  • Valve Lifter Removal - Right Side (LGX)
  • Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side (LF4)
  • Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side (LGX)
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Removal
  • Oil Pan Removal (LF4)
  • Oil Pan Removal (LGX RWD)
  • Oil Pan Removal (LGX AWD)
  • Oil Pump Removal (LF4)
  • Oil Pump Removal (LGX)
  • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal (LF4)
  • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal (LGX)
  • Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
  • Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
    • Notes
    • Crankshaft End Play Measurement
    • Crankshaft Removal
    • Crankshaft Bearing Removal
  • Engine Block Disassemble (LF4)
    • Engine Block - Right - Rear
    • Engine Block - Left - Front
  • Engine Block Disassemble (LGX)
    • Engine Block - Left - Front
    • Engine Block - Right - Rear
  • Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
    • Notes
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Visual Inspection
    • Measuring Cylinder Bore Diameter
    • Measuring Cylinder Bore Taper
    • Measuring Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round
    • Deck Flatness Inspection
  • Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Visual Inspection
    • Crankshaft Bearing Inspection
    • Crankshaft Measurement
  • Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Cleaning and Inspection
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection (LGX)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
    • Clearance Angle Inspection
  • Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
  • Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Piston Inspection Procedure
    • Piston Measurement Procedure
    • Piston Ring Measurement Procedure
    • Connecting Rod Cleaning Procedure
    • Connecting Rod Visual Inspection Procedure
    • Connecting Rod Measurement Procedure
  • Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
    • Notes
    • Piston and Piston Pin Installation Procedure
    • Piston Ring Installation Procedure
    • Connecting Rod Bearing Installation Procedure
  • Cylinder Head Disassemble (LF4)
  • Cylinder Head Disassemble (LGX)
  • Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Notes
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Visual Inspection
    • Cylinder Head Measurement
  • Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection (LGX)
    • Notes
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Visual Inspection
    • Cylinder Head Measurement
  • Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
    • Notes
    • Inspection Procedure
    • Measurement Procedure
  • Valve and Seat Grinding
    • Valve Cleaning Procedure
    • Valve Visual Inspection Procedure
    • Valve Measurement Overview
    • Valve Seat Width Measurement Procedure
    • Valve Seat Roundness Measurement Procedure
    • Valve Margin Measurement Procedure
    • Valve-to-Seat Concentricity Measurement Procedure
    • Valve and Seat Reconditioning Procedure
    • Valve Stem Height Measurement Procedure
  • Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection
  • Cylinder Head Assemble (LF4)
  • Cylinder Head Assemble (LGX)
  • Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
    • Notes
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Visual Inspection
    • Camshaft Measurement
  • Valve Lifter Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
  • Valve Lifter Cleaning and Inspection (LGX)
  • Valve Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
  • Valve Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection (LGX)
  • Camshaft Timing Drive Components Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Visual Inspection
  • Camshaft Timing Drive Components Cleaning and Inspection (LGX)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Visual Inspection
  • Oil Pump Disassemble (LF4)
  • Oil Pump Disassemble (LGX)
  • Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection (LGX)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Oil Pump Assemble (LGX)
  • Oil Filter Adapter Disassemble (LF4)
    • Engine Oil Cooler Core Disassemble
    • Oil Filter Adapter Disassemble
  • Oil Filter Adapter Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Oil Filter Adapter Assemble (LF4)
    • Engine Oil Cooler Core Assemble
    • Oil Filter Adapter Assemble
  • Oil Pan Disassemble (LF4)
    • Crankshaft Oil Pan Drain Plug and Oil Deflector Removal
    • Oil Pump Suction Pipe Removal
    • Oil Pump Suction Pipe Seal Removal
    • Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Removal
  • Oil Pan Disassemble (LGX RWD)
    • Lower Oil Pan, Drain Plug and Oil Filter Disassemble
    • Oil Filter Adapter Fitting, Oil Pan High Pressure Seal, Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain, and Dowel Pins Disassemble
    • Oil Pan Baffle and Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Disassemble
  • Oil Pan Disassemble (LGX AWD)
    • Lower Oil Pan, Drain Plug and Oil Filter Disassemble
    • Oil Filter Adapter Fitting, Oil Pan High Pressure Seal, Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain, and Dowel Pins Disassemble
    • Oil Pan Baffle and Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Disassemble
  • Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Notes
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LGX RWD)
    • Notes
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure Oil Pan
    • Inspection Procedure Lower Oil Pan
  • Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection (LGX AWD)
    • Notes
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure Oil Pan
    • Inspection Procedure Lower Oil Pan
  • Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Cleaning and Inspection (LGX)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Oil Pan Assemble (LF4)
    • Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Installation
    • Oil Pump Suction Pipe Seal Installation
    • Oil Pump Suction Pipe Installation
    • Crankshaft Oil Pan Drain Plug and Oil Deflector Installation
  • Oil Pan Assemble (LGX RWD)
    • Oil Pan Baffle and Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Assemble
    • Oil Filter Adapter Fitting, Oil Pan High Pressure Seal, Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain, and Dowel Pins Assemble
    • Lower Oil Pan, Drain Plug and Oil Filter Assemble
  • Oil Pan Assemble (LGX AWD)
    • Oil Pan Baffle and Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Assemble
    • Oil Filter Adapter Fitting, Oil Pan High Pressure Seal, Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain, and Dowel Pins Assemble
    • Lower Oil Pan, Drain Plug and Oil Filter Assemble
  • Engine Front Cover Disassemble (LF4)
  • Engine Front Cover Disassemble (LGX)
    • Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Disassemble
    • Engine Front Cover Insulator Disassemble
    • Water Pump Seal Disassemble
  • Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Notes
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection (LGX)
    • Notes
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Engine Front Cover Assemble (LF4)
  • Engine Front Cover Assemble (LGX)
    • Water Pump Seal Assemble
    • Engine Front Cover Insulator Assemble
    • Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Assemble
  • Camshaft Cover Disassemble (LGX)
    • Left Camshaft Cover
    • Right Camshaft Cover
  • Camshaft Cover Disassemble (LF4)
    • Left Camshaft Cover
    • Right Camshaft Cover
  • Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
    • PCV Orifice Replacement
  • Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection (LGX)
    • Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Camshaft Cover Assemble (LGX)
    • Left Camshaft Cover
    • Right Camshaft Cover
  • Camshaft Cover Assemble (LF4)
    • Left Camshaft Cover
    • Right Camshaft Cover
  • Intake Manifold Disassemble (LF4)
    • Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Removal
    • Supercharger Water Manifold Removal
    • Charge Air Cooler Assembly Removal
    • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP) Removal
    • Throttle Actuator Wire Assembly Removal
    • (EVAP) Emissions Canister Purge Tube Assembly Installation
    • Charger Air Cooler Cover Dowels, Seals, and Insulators Removal
    • Throttle Body Assembly Removal
    • Lower Intake Manifold Gasket Removal
  • Intake Manifold Disassemble (LGX)
  • Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LF4)
    • Intake Manifold Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure
  • Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LGX)
    • Intake Manifold Cleaning Procedure
    • Inspection Procedure