Engine - Early Build: Assembly
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- If removed, install the camshaft bearings.
- Install the eight piston cooling tubes and bolts.
- Install the camshaft and gear assembly. Install the thrust plate mounting bolts.
- Install the crankshaft upper bearings and the crankshaft upper thrust bearing.
- Using the special tool, align the camshaft timing mark as shown.
- With the timing peg in the special tool over the camshaft timing mark, install the crankshaft.
- Position commercially available plastigage in the center of each main bearing bolt cap.
- Install the lower bearings into the lower crankcase.
- Install the lower crankcase. Install all 20 lower crankcase main bearing mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts in the following sequence.
- Tighten bolts to 149 N.m (110 lb-ft) in numerical sequence.
- Tighten bolts again to 176 N.m (130 lb-ft) in numerical sequence.
- Tighten bolts to 231 N.m (170 lb-ft) in the numerical sequence.
- Install eight M8 x 30 bolts around the outside of the lower crankcase. Tighten bolts to the special torque using the sequence shown.
- Remove the 28 bolts and the lower crankcase.
- Measure the clearances for the main bearings. Remove the plastigage.
- Install new lower crankcase seals.
- Install the lower crankcase. Install all 20 lower crankcase main bearing mounting bolts. Tighten mounting bolts in the following sequence.
- Tighten bolts to 149 N.m (110 lb-ft) in numerical sequence.
- Tighten bolts again to 176 N.m (130 lb-ft) in numerical sequence.
- Tighten bolts to 231 N.m (170 lb-ft) in the numerical sequence.
- Install eight M8 x 30 bolts around the outside of the lower crankcase. Tighten bolts to the special torque using the sequence shown.
- Install the special tool and measure the crankshaft end play.
- Install the special tool and measure the camshaft end play.
- Install the special tool and measure the camshaft gear backlash.
- Install the block heater.
- Install the camshaft position (CMP) sensor and the bolt.
- Install the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and the bolt.
- Install the connecting rod bearings.
- Install new piston rings.
- The top compression ring is identified with one indentation mark and a 15 degree keystone profile.
- The intermediate compression ring is identified with two indentation marks and a square profile.
- Install the oil control ring.
- Install the piston and rod assemblies.
- Coat the inside diameter of the ring compressor with clean engine oil.
- Insert the piston into the special tool. Position the piston, connecting rod and special tool into the correct cylinder bore.
- Using a wood or plastic hammer handle, push the connecting rod and piston assembly down into the cylinder bore.
- Position a piece of Plastigage across the bearing surface.
- Install the connecting rod cap and the bolts. Tighten the bolts in the following sequence.
- Tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
- Tighten to 68 N.m (50 lb-ft).
- Remove the bolts and the connecting rod cap.
- Measure the clearances for the connecting rod cap. Remove the Plastigage.
- Install the connecting rod cap and the bolts. Tighten the bolts in the following sequence.
- Tighten to 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
- Tighten to 68 N.m (50 lb-ft).
- Using a feeler gauge, check for connecting rod side clearance.
- Install the upper oil pan.
- Install the upper oil pan gasket.
- Install the upper oil pan.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the oil pick-up tube and screen.
- Install a new O-ring.
- Install the oil pick-up tube and screen.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the oil pan.
- Install the press-in-place gasket.
- Install the oil pan.
- Install the bolts.
- Apply clean engine oil to the hydraulic cam followers and install into the roller follower guide. Install the roller follower guide and the bolts.
- Install the rear engine tube assembly and the bolt.
- Install the rear engine tube assembly bolts.
- Install the four cylinder head dowels.
- Place the new cylinder head gasket over the dowel sleeves and onto the crankcase.
- Using the special tool, install the cylinder heads.
- Install the lifting brackets.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the cylinder heads.
- Install the 10 outer head bolts (finger-tight).
- Apply clean engine oil to each end of the push rods. Insert them into them into their respective positions with the copper colored end up.
- Install the 16 valve bridges.
- Install the rocker arm assemblies and the 16 bolts.
- Install the new cylinder head retaining bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the head bolts in the following sequence.
- Tighten bolts 1 through 10 to 88 N.m (65 lb-ft).
- Tighten bolts 1 through 10 to 115 N.m (85 lb-ft).
- Tighten bolts in sequence 1 through 10, clockwise 90 degrees.
- Tighten bolts in sequence 1 through 10, a second time, clockwise 90 degrees.
- Tighten bolts in sequence 1 through 10, a third time, clockwise 90 degrees.
- Tighten bolts 11 through 15 to 24 N.m (18 lb-ft).
- Tighten bolts 11 through 15 to 31 N.m (23 lb-ft).
- Install a new crankcase-to-head tube assembly.
- Install new O-rings and a copper washer on the fuel injector.
- Install the fuel injector, the fuel injector hold-down and bolt.
- Install the fuel injector electrical connector into the rocker carrier.
- Install the high-pressure oil rail.
- Install the high-pressure oil rail.
- Install the bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Install the high-pressure oil line.
- Apply a bead of sealant at the back seam of the upper and lower crankcase.
- Install the rear engine cover.
- Install the press-in-place gasket.
- Install the rear engine cover.
- Install the bolts.
- Using the special tools, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
- Install the flywheel adapter.
- If removed, install the front cover crankcase dowels into the cylinder block.
- Apply a bead of sealant at the front seam of the upper and lower crankcase.
- Install the guide studs and the front cover gasket.
- Install the engine front cover and bolts.
- Lubricate inner drive rotor with a suitable lithium assembly grease and install onto crankshaft. Lubricate outer drive rotor with lithium assembly grease and mesh with inner drive rotor in oil pump housing. Wipe off excess assembly grease.
- Install the oil pump body and the bolts.
- Using the special tool, install the oil seal and wear sleeve assembly.
- Install the crankshaft vibration damper and bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten the bolts to 68 N.m (50 lb-ft).
- Tighten the bolts an additional 90 degrees.
- If equipped, install the dual generator pulley and bolts.
- Install the coolant pump and bolts.
- Install the coolant pump pulley and the bolts.
- Install the valve covers.
- Install the gaskets.
- Install the valve covers.
- Install the bolts and stud bolts.
- Install the eight glow plugs.
- Install the glow plug buss bar.
- Install a new O-ring seal.
- Install the high-pressure oil pump and the bolts.
- Install the high-pressure pump O-ring seal.
- Install the high-pressure discharge pipe and the bolts.
- Position the dial indicator with bracketry onto the oil pump drive and check the oil pump drive gear backlash.
- Install a new D-ring seal on the high-pressure discharge pipe.
- Clean the cover mounting surface and apply sealant at the seams.
- Install the high-pressure pump cover.
- Install the press-in-place gasket.
- Install the high pressure pump cover.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the turbocharger heat shield and bolts.
- Install the oil pump inlet strainer.
- Install the oil cooler assembly.
- Install the gasket.
- Install the oil cooler assembly.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the oil filter base.
- Install the gasket.
- Install the oil filter base.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler coolant supply port cover.
- Install the gasket.
- Install the EGR cooler coolant supply port cover.
- Install the bolts.
- Install new O-ring in the oil filter base.
- Install the serpentine belt idler and bolt.
- Install the belt tensioner and bolts.
- Install the left cylinder head fuel line.
- Install the thermostat housing and stud bolts.
- Position the exhaust backpressure bracket assembly and install the retaining nuts.
- Tighten the exhaust backpressure tube at the exhaust manifold.
- Install the fuel lines and bracket bolt.
- Install the oil level indicator tube and nut.
- Install the special tool.
- Install the special tool.
- Install the lifting crane and remove the engine from the engine stand.
- Install the LH and RH motor mounts and bolts.
- Install the flexplate flywheel and the bolts.
NOTE:
Check alignment of the oil holes after installing the bearings.
CAUTION:
The patch bolt is unique - do not substitute or engine damage can occur.
NOTE:
Apply Threadlock 262® to the threads prior to installation.
CAUTION:
Do not nick or scratch the camshaft bearings with the camshaft lobes or engine damage can occur.
NOTE:
Apply clean engine oil to the camshaft prior to installing.
NOTE:
Apply clean engine oil to all the bearings.
NOTE:
Do not turn the crankshaft during the main bearing clearance check.
CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage, make sure that the longer main cap bolts (M14 x 2 x 127) are installed inboard and the shorter bolts (M14 x 2 x 114) are installed outboard.
NOTE:
Apply clean engine oil to the lower main bearings.
CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage, make sure that the longer main cap bolts (M14 x 2 x 127) are installed inboard and the shorter bolts (M14 x 2 x 114) are installed outboard.
CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage, do not remove the rear primary crankshaft flange bolts under any circumstances. If the flange is removed and reinstalled, it will result in engine vibration and premature transmission component wear.
NOTE:
Lubricate with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Make sure the ring openings are 120 degrees from each other, or engine damage can occur.
NOTE:
Cam V8 is toward the inside of the engine.
NOTE:
Coat the cylinder walls and piston assembly with clean engine oil before installing.
CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage, keep the cam followers in the order in which they were removed. Install all cam followers back in their original positions.
NOTE:
Only the front guides use bolts.
NOTE:
Install a new cylinder head gasket with the part number facing up. Verify the top five bolt holes and the head gasket push rod holes line up.
NOTE:
Use care to avoid scratching the blue compound on the cylinder head gaskets.
CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage, keep the push rods in the order in which they were removed. Install all push rods back in their original positions.
NOTE:
Higher mileage engines require push rods to be cleaned so the copper colored end of the push rod can be identified.
NOTE:
If a push rod has been replaced, it may not have a copper-colored end and can be installed with either end up.
NOTE:
Coat the end of each valve stem with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Rotate the crankshaft until the damper locating dowel notch is in the six o'clock position.
NOTE:
Apply clean engine oil to the top center of each valve bridge.
CAUTION:
Using too much engine oil on the threads of the cylinder head bolts, can cause damage to the threads and poor sealing. Using anti-seize compounds, grease or any other lubricants other than engine oil on the cylinder head bolt threads can affect the true torque value of the bolts.
NOTE:
Lightly lubricate the new cylinder head bolt threads and flanges with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Install a new lower O-ring.
CAUTION:
If the fuel injector oil inlet D-ring is damaged, a new fuel injector must be installed.
NOTE:
Lubricate the fuel injector and O-rings liberally with clean engine oil.
CAUTION:
Failure to tighten the injector properly can lead to engine failure.
CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage, do not use air tools to install the fuel injectors. The clip that extracts the injector can dislodge and fall into the oil drain hole.
CAUTION:
Make sure the injector wiring is clear of all moving parts or engine damage may occur.
NOTE:
Apply clean engine oil to the top fuel injector O-rings before installing the high-pressure oil rail.
NOTE:
The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly.
NOTE:
Lubricate the outer diameter of the rubber seal with a solution of dish soap and water (approximately 50/50 mix) prior to assembly. Do not use any other type of lubricant.
NOTE:
Apply a bead of Threadlock 262® around the circumference of the outer rear edge of the secondary crankshaft flange.
NOTE:
Use guide studs to aid in installation. Studs must be fabricated locally.
NOTE:
Install oil drive rotors with marks pointing outward.
NOTE:
Install a new O-ring seal.
NOTE:
Apply Threadlock 262® to the outer circumference of the leading edge of the crankshaft.
NOTE:
The seal and wear sleeve must not be separated.
CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage, you must always install four new bolts when installing the vibration damper.
NOTE:
Do not use anti-seize compounds, grease, or any lubricants. Lubricants have an adverse effect on the torque results.
NOTE:
Install a new O-ring on the coolant pump.
CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage, do not use air powered tools when installing the valve covers.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
NOTE:
Clean and apply clean engine oil to the O-rings.
CAUTION:
In the event of a catastrophic engine failure, always install the oil cooler cover assembly (with oil cooler). Foreign material cannot be removed from the oil cooler.
NOTE:
The old oil cooler cover bolts or new self-tapping bolts must be used to cut the threads in the new oil cooler cover.
NOTE:
Install new sealing washers.
NOTE:
Install a new O-ring on the thermostat.
NOTE:
Install a new O-ring on the oil indicator and tube. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring.
NOTE:
Left side shown; right side similar.
- Tighten the bolts in the following sequence.
- Tighten all bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb-in).
- Tighten all bolts to 94 N.m (69 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.