An automobile engine is a combination of many machined,honed, polished, and lapped surfaces with tolerances that aremeasured in ten thousandths of an inch. When any internal engineparts are serviced, care and cleanliness are important. A liberalcoating of engine oil should be applied to friction areas duringassembly to protect and lubricate the surfaces during initialoperation. Throughout this section, it should be understood thatproper cleaning and protection of machined surfaces and frictionareas are part of the repair procedure. This is considered standardshop practice even if not specifically stated.
When valve train components are removed for service, theyshould be retained in order. At the time of installation, theyshould be installed in the same locations and with the same matingsurfaces as when removed.
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement Engine Block Engine Mounts
Cleanliness and CareCylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Head
Special ToolsGE 8001Dial Indicator SetGE 8358Carbon Removal BrushEN 28410Gasket RemoverEN 42096Valve Guide ReamerEN 47909Injector Bore and Sleeve Cleaning KitFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Cleaning ProcedureRemove any old thread sealant, gasket material or sealantusingEN 28410r ...