
Engine Block
General Information
NOTE
: Replace only the components that show signs of wear or are physically damaged.
Disassembly
Pushrod Engines
Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand. Remove the pushrods and lifters. Remove
the timing gears and/or timing chain assembly. Remove the oil pump drive assembly.
Remove the camshaft from the engine block. Remove the oil pick-up and oil pump
assembly. Remove any balance or auxiliary shafts if equipped. Remove the cylinder ridge
from the top of the bore.
OHC Engines
Remove the oil pick-up and pump assembly. If necessary remove the oil pump drive. If
necessary remove any balance or auxiliary shafts. Remove the cylinder ridge from the top
of any cylinder bore if required.
All Engines
Turn the engine over so that the crankshaft is exposed. Use a number punch and mark
each connecting rod and cap with its respective cylinder number. On V-block engines,
always stamp the rods and caps on the side closest to the exterior of the block for proper
installation. The cylinder closest to the front of the engine is always number 1. However,
depending on the engine placement, the front of the engine could either be the flywheel or
damper/pulley end. Generally the front of the engine faces the front of the vehicle. Use a
number punch or scribe and also mark the main bearing caps from front to rear with the
front most cap being number 1.
Place rubber hose over the connecting rod studs to protect
the crankshaft and cylinder bores from damage
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
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Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
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Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
Page 676: ...A C Specifications ...
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