| Topic | Summary |
| Remove centerbolt & flywheel |
The objective of this procedure is to show you how to remove the centerbolt and flywheel and mount the engine in a stand. Start with the centerbolt remembering to use only high tensile grade bolts. |
| Drain engine fluids |
When draining fluids use separate containers to drain oil and coolant. The objective of this procedure is to show you how to drain engine fluids and remove oil filter. |
| Remove front peripherals |
Remove belts, accessories and pumps, remembering to make notes and diagrams as you proceed it is important to stay organized. The objective of this procedure is to show you how to remove belts, accessories, water and fuel pumps. |
| Remove side & top peripherals |
The objective of this procedure is to show you how to remove engine side and top peripherals. Peripherals include exhaust manifold, spark plugs and distributor, intake manifold and valve covers and oil pressure gauge. |
| Disassemble valve train |
The objective of this procedure is to show you how to disassemble and remove the valve train. Use an organizer tray to ensure that everything goes back into the exact position that it came from. |
| Remove cylinder heads |
The objective of this procedure is to show you how to remove the cylinder heads. Before removing cylinder heads, mark the heads so you know which head goes on which side of the block. |
| Remove oil pan & timing set |
The objective of this procedure is to show you how to remove the oil pan and timing set. Remove the oil pan, balancer, timing cover and timing set, checking for stretch on the timing chain. |
| Disassemble block underside |
The objective of this procedure is to show you how to disassemble the underside of the block. Drain the block and remove the oil pump and tray. Look out for any indications of engine failure. |
| Disassemble pistons |
Pistons and their associated parts are a matched set and must be reassembled together as a matched set. Mark and organize all parts. The objective of this procedure is to show you how to disassemble the pistons. |
| Remove crankshaft |
The objective of this procedure is to show you how to remove the crankshaft and bearings. Once bearings are removed examine for reusability. |
| Remove camshaft |
The objective of this procedure is to show you how to remove the camshaft and lifters. Make sure all the lifters are pushed out of the way of the camshaft before attempting removal. |
| Remove plugs |
There are many types of engine plugs, including: oil gallery plugs, water jacket freeze plugs & drain plugs. The objective of this procedure is to show you how to remove all engine water jacket and oil gallery plugs and camshaft bearings. |
| Remove valve assembly | The objective of this procedure is to show you how to remove all head components. Place all the valves from the heads in their proper place in an organizer tray with all the other components of the valve train. |
