Section 2 (Engine Mechanical - 3.8L)
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- Specifications
- Schematic and Routing Diagrams
- Component Locator
- Diagnostic Information and Procedures
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical
- Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
- Base Engine Misfire without Internal Engine Noises
- Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Internal Lower Engine Noises
- Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Valve Train Noise
- Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption
- Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption
- Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
- Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
- Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
- Engine Noise Under Load
- Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate
- Coolant in Combustion Chamber
- Coolant in Engine Oil
- Engine Compression Test
- Cylinder Leakage Test
- Oil Consumption Diagnosis
- Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
- Oil Leak Diagnosis
- Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis
- Drive Belt Chirping, Squeal, and Whine Diagnosis
- Drive Belt Rumbling and Vibration Diagnosis
- Drive Belt Falls Off and Excessive Wear Diagnosis
- Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
- Repair Instructions - On Vehicle
- Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
- Drive Belt Replacement
- Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
- Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Supercharger
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Upper
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Lower
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Replacement
- Engine Support Fixture
- Engine Mount Inspection
- Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side
- Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side
- Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side
- Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side
- Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Left Side
- Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side
- Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Upper Radiator Support
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Replacement
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
- Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
- Lower Intake Manifold Replacement
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
- Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
- Valve Lifter Replacement
- Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
- Engine Front Cover Replacement
- Oil Pump Cover and Gear Set Replacement
- Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement
- Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement
- Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side
- Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side
- Oil Pan Replacement
- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
- Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
- Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Replacement
- Connecting Rod Bearing Replacement
- Engine Flywheel Replacement
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Replacement
- Engine Replacement
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- Rotating the Engine for Service Access
- Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle
- Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
- Crankshaft Balancer Removal
- Engine Flywheel Removal
- Drive Belt Tensioner Removal - Supercharger
- Drive Belt Tensioner Removal
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Removal
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Removal
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
- Water Outlet and Thermostat Removal (L26)
- Water Outlet and Thermostat Removal (L32)
- Water Pump Removal
- Supercharger Removal
- Upper Intake Manifold Removal
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve and Pipe Removal
- Lower Intake Manifold Removal (L26)
- Lower Intake Manifold Removal (L32)
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side (Without Secondary Air Injection-SAI)
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side (With Secondary Air Injection-SAI)
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
- Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
- Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
- Valve Lifter Removal
- Oil Pan Removal
- Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
- Engine Front Cover Removal
- Oil Filter Adapter Removal
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal (L26)
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal (L32)
- Balance Shaft Removal
- Camshaft Removal
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal (Second Design)
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
- Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
- Engine Block Plug Removal
- Camshaft Bearing Removal
- Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Removal
- Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
- Cylinder Boring and Honing
- Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
- Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
- Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Cleaning and Inspection (L26)
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Cleaning and Inspection (L32)
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection
- Cylinder Head Disassemble
- Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding
- Cylinder Head Assemble
- Oil Pump Disassemble
- Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pump Assemble
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Supercharger Cleaning and Inspection
- Upper Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Lower Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (L26)
- Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
- Thread Repair
- Service Prior to Assembly
- Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation
- Camshaft Bearing Installation
- Engine Block Plug Installation
- Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation (Second Design)
- Camshaft Installation
- Balance Shaft Installation
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation (L26)
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation (L32)
- Engine Front Cover Installation
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
- Oil Filter Adapter Installation
- Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
- Oil Pan Installation
- Valve Lifter Installation
- Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side
- Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left Side
- Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side (Without A.I.R.)
- Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side (With A.I.R.)
- Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
- Lower Intake Manifold Installation (L26)
- Lower Intake Manifold Installation (L32)
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve and Pipe Installation
- Upper Intake Manifold Installation
- Supercharger Installation
- Water Pump Installation
- Water Outlet and Thermostat Installation (L26)
- Water Outlet and Thermostat Installation (L32)
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Installation
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Installation
- Drive Belt Tensioner Installation
- Drive Belt Tensioner Installation - Supercharger
- Engine Flywheel Installation
- Crankshaft Balancer Installation
- Engine Prelubing
- Description and Operation
- Crankcase Ventilation System Description
- Drive Belt System Description
- Engine Component Description
- Supercharger Description and Operation
- New Product Information
- Lubrication Description
- Cleanliness and Care
- Separating Parts
- Replacing Engine Gaskets
- Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealer
- Tools and Equipment
- Special Tools and Equipment