Engine Mechanical - 4.3L Unit Repair

• * Please Read This First *
• Specifications
  • Fastener Tightening Specifications
  • Engine Mechanical Specifications
  • Sealers, Adhesives & Lubricants
• Component Locator
  • Disassembled Views
  • Engine Identification
• Repair Instructions
  • Draining Fluids & Oil Filter Removal
  • Engine Flywheel Removal
  • Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left
  • Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right
  • Oil Level Indicator & Tube Removal
  • Water Pump Removal
  • Crankshaft Balancer Removal
  • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left
  • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right
  • Distributor Removal
  • Intake Manifold Removal
  • Valve Rocker Arm & Push Rod Removal
  • Cylinder Head Removal - Left
  • Cylinder Head Removal - Right
  • Valve Lifter Removal
  • Oil Filter Adapter Removal
  • Oil Pan Removal
  • Oil Pump Removal
  • Engine Front Cover Removal
  • Timing Chain & Sprockets Removal
  • Balance Shaft Removal
  • Camshaft Removal
  • Piston, Connecting Rod & Bearing Removal
  • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal & Housing Removal
  • Crankshaft & Bearings Removal
  • Engine Block Plug Removal
  • Engine Block Cleaning & Inspection
  • Cylinder Boring & Honing
    • Honing Procedure
    • Boring Procedure
  • Piston & Connecting Rod Disassemble
  • Piston, Connecting Rod & Bearings Cleaning & Inspection
  • Piston & Connecting Rod Assemble
  • Crankshaft & Bearings Cleaning & Inspection
    • Notes
    • Measuring Crankshaft Bearing Clearances
    • Measuring Crankshaft Bearing Clearances - Micrometer Method
    • Measuring Connecting Rod Bearing Clearances - J 43690 Method
    • Measuring Crankshaft Bearing Clearances - Plastic Gage Method
    • Measuring Connecting Rod Bearing Side Clearance
  • Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
  • Engine Flywheel Cleaning & Inspection
  • Camshaft & Bearings Cleaning & Inspection
  • Camshaft Bearing Removal
  • Camshaft Bearing Installation
  • Balance Shaft Bearing And/Or Bushing Removal
  • Balance Shaft Cleaning & Inspection
  • Balance Shaft Bearing And/Or Bushing Installation
  • Timing Chain & Sprockets Cleaning & Inspection
  • Valve Rocker Arm & Push Rods Cleaning & Inspection
  • Valve Lifters & Guides Cleaning & Inspection
  • Cylinder Head Disassemble
  • Cylinder Head Cleaning & Inspection
  • Valve Guide Reaming/Valve & Seat Grinding
  • Cylinder Head Assemble
  • Oil Pump Disassemble
  • Oil Pump Cleaning & Inspection
  • Oil Pump Assemble
  • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning & Inspection
  • Oil Pan Cleaning & Inspection
  • Intake Manifold Disassemble (L35)
  • Intake Manifold Disassemble (LU3)
  • Intake Manifold Cleaning & Inspection
  • Intake Manifold Assemble (L35)
  • Intake Manifold Assemble (LU3)
  • Exhaust Manifold Cleaning & Inspection
  • Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
  • Thread Repair
  • Service Prior To Assembly
  • Engine Block Plug Installation
  • Crankshaft & Bearings Installation
  • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal & Housing Installation
  • Piston, Connecting Rod & Bearing Installation
    • Notes
    • Piston Selection
    • Installation Procedure
  • Camshaft Installation
  • Balance Shaft Installation
  • Timing Chain & Sprockets Installation
  • Engine Front Cover Installation
  • Oil Pump Installation
  • Oil Pan Installation
  • Oil Filter Adapter Installation
  • Crankshaft Balancer Installation
  • Valve Lifter Installation
  • Cylinder Head Installation - Left
  • Cylinder Head Installation - Right
  • Valve Rocker Arm & Push Rod Installation
  • Intake Manifold Installation
  • Distributor Installation
  • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left
  • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right
  • Oil Level Indicator & Tube Installation
  • Water Pump Installation
  • Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left
  • Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right
  • Engine Flywheel Installation
• Description & Operation
  • Engine Component Description
    • Balance Shaft
    • Camshaft
    • Crankshaft
    • Cylinder Heads
    • Engine Block
    • Exhaust Manifolds
    • Intake Manifold
    • Piston and Connecting Rod Assemblies
    • Valve Train
  • New Product Information
    • Notes
    • Component Comparison
    • Torque Values And/Or Fastener Tightening Strategies
    • Changed Engine Specifications
    • New Sealants and/or Adhesives
    • Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
    • Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
    • New Special Tools Required
  • Lubrication Description
  • Cleanliness & Care
  • Replacing Engine Gaskets
    • Gasket Reuse and Applying Sealant
    • Separating Components
    • Cleaning Gasket Surfaces
    • Assembling Components
  • Use Of RTV & Anaerobic Sealer
    • Sealant Types
    • Aerobic Type Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) Sealant
    • Anaerobic Type Gasket Eliminator Sealant
    • Anaerobic Type Threadlock Sealant
    • Anaerobic Type Pipe Sealant
  • Separating Parts
  • Tools & Equipment
• Special Tools & Equipment