6. Make sure the ring gaps are properly spaced around the circumference of the
piston. Fit a piston ring compressor around the piston and slide the piston and
connecting rod assembly down into the cylinder bore, pushing it in with the wooden
hammer handle. Push the piston down until it is only slightly below the top of the
cylinder bore. Guide the connecting rod onto the crankshaft bearing journal
carefully, to avoid damaging the crankshaft.
7. Check the bearing clearance of all the rod bearings, fitting them to the crankshaft
bearing journals. Follow the procedure in the crankshaft installation above using
Plastigage®.
8. After the bearings have been fitted, apply a light coating of assembly oil to the
journals and bearings.
9. Turn the crankshaft until the appropriate bearing journal is at the bottom of its
stroke, then push the piston assembly all the way down until the connecting rod
bearing seats on the crankshaft journal. Be careful not to allow the bearing cap
screws to strike the crankshaft bearing journals.
10. After the piston and connecting rod assemblies have been installed, check the
connecting rod side clearance on each crankshaft journal.
11. Prime and install the oil pump and the oil pump intake tube.
12. Install the assembled auxiliary/balance shaft(s).
OHV Engines
Camshaft, Lifters & Timing Assembly
1. Install the camshaft.
2. Install the timing gears/chain assembly.
3. Install the lifters/followers into their bores.
Cylinder Head(s)
1. Install the cylinder head(s) using new gaskets and torque to the specified amount.
2. Assemble the valve train (pushrods and rocker arms and/or shafts).
OHC Engines
Cylinder Head(s)
1. Install the cylinder head(s) using new gaskets and torque to the specified amount.
2. Install the timing sprockets/gears and the belt/chain assemblies.
Engine Covers & Components
Install the timing cover(s) and oil pan. Install any components that were removed from the
engine after it was lifted from the engine compartment.
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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