Engine Mechanical - 5.3L

• Specifications
  • Fastener Tightening Specifications
  • Engine Mechanical Specifications
  • Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants
  • Thread Repair Specifications
    • Engine Block - Front/Rear Views
    • Engine Block - Left/Right Side Views
    • Engine Block - Top/Bottom Views
    • Cylinder Head - Top/End Views
    • Cylinder Head - Intake/Exhaust Side Views
• Component Locator
  • Disassembled Views
  • Engine Identification
• Diagnostic Information and Procedures
  • Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical
  • Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
    • Strategy Based Diagnostics
    • Visual/Physical Inspection
    • Intermittent
    • Symptom List
  • Base Engine Misfire without Internal Engine Noises
  • Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Internal Lower Engine Noises
  • Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Valve Train Noise
  • Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption
  • Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption
  • Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
  • Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
  • Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
  • Engine Noise Under Load
  • Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate
  • Coolant in Combustion Chamber
  • Coolant in Engine Oil
  • Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Diagnosis
  • Engine Compression Test
  • Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Compression Test
  • Cylinder Leakage Test
    • Tools Required
  • Oil Consumption Diagnosis
  • Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
  • Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Oil Pressure Relief Valve Diagnosis and Testing
  • Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Diagnosis and Testing
  • Oil Leak Diagnosis
  • Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis
  • Drive Belt Chirping, Squeal, and Whine Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Drive Belt Rumbling and Vibration Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Drive Belt Falls Off and Excessive Wear Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
    • Inspection Procedure
• Repair Instructions
  • On-Vehicle Repair Instructions
    • Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
      • Tools Required
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Support Fixture
      • Notes
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Mount Inspection
      • Inspection Procedure
    • Engine Mount Strut Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Crankcase Ventilation Hoses/Pipes Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Valve Lifter Oil Filter Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Intake Manifold Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Valve Lifter Replacement
      • Tools Required
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
      • Tools Required
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Front Cover Replacement
      • Tools Required
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
      • Tools Required
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Rear Cover Replacement
      • Tools Required
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Filter Adapter Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Filter Bypass Valve Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Pan Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Pressure Relief Valve Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
      • Tools Required
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Pump, Screen, and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Replacement
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Camshaft Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Flywheel Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Replacement
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
  • Off-Vehicle Repair Instructions
    • Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
    • Crankshaft Balancer Removal
    • Engine Flywheel Removal
    • Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
    • Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
    • Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side
    • Water Pump Removal
    • Throttle Body Removal
    • Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
    • Intake Manifold Removal
    • Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Removal
    • Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Removal
    • Valve Lifter Oil Filter Removal
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side
    • Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
    • Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
    • Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
    • Valve Lifter Removal
    • Oil Filter and Adapter Removal
    • Oil Pan Removal
    • Engine Front Cover Removal (First Design)
    • Engine Front Cover Removal (Second Design)
    • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Removal
    • Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Removal (First Design)
    • Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Removal (Second Design)
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal (First Design)
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal (Second Design)
    • Camshaft Removal (First Design)
    • Camshaft Removal (Second Design)
    • Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
    • Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
    • Engine Block Plug Removal
    • Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
      • Notes
      • Cleaning Procedure
      • Inspection Procedure
      • Measuring the Cylinder for Oversize
    • Cylinder Boring and Honing
      • Boring Procedure
      • Honing Procedure
      • Deglazing Procedure
    • Crankshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
      • Notes
      • Cleaning Procedure
      • Inspection Procedure
      • Measuring Main Bearing Clearance - Gaging Plastic Method
      • Measuring Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Gaging Plastic Method
      • Measuring Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance - Using J 43690/J 43690-100
    • Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
    • Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
    • Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
    • Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
      • Piston, Pin, and Piston Rings
      • Measuring Piston Ring End Gap
      • Connecting Rod and Bearings
    • Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
    • Camshaft Bearing Removal
      • Tools Required
      • Tool Usage Information
    • Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection (First Design)
      • Notes
      • Measuring Camshaft Lobe Lift
    • Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection (Second Design)
      • Notes
      • Measuring Camshaft Lobe Lift
    • Camshaft Bearing Installation
      • Tools Required
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Cleaning and Inspection (First Design)
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Cleaning and Inspection (Second Design)
    • Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Cleaning and Inspection
    • Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection
      • Non Active Fuel Management Valve Lifters
      • Active Fuel Management Valve Lifters
      • Valve Guides
    • Cylinder Head Disassemble
      • Tools Required
    • Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
    • Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding
      • Valve Guide Reaming
      • Valve and Seat Grinding
    • Cylinder Head Assemble
      • Tools Required
    • Oil Pump Disassemble
    • Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
    • Oil Pump Assemble
    • Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection (First Design)
    • Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection (Second Design)
    • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Cleaning and Inspection
    • Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection
    • Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
    • Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
      • Cleaning Procedure
      • Inspection Procedure
    • Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
    • Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Cleaning and Inspection
    • Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
    • Thread Repair
      • Notes
      • General Thread Repair
      • Cylinder Head Bolt Hole Thread Repair
      • Main Cap Bolt Hole Thread Repair
    • Service Prior to Assembly
    • Engine Block Plug Installation
    • Crankshaft and Bearings Installation
      • Tools Required
    • Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
      • Notes
      • Piston Selection
      • Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Installation
    • Camshaft Installation (First Design)
    • Camshaft Installation (Second Design)
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation (First Design)
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation (Second Design)
    • Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Installation (First Design)
    • Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Installation (Second Design)
    • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Installation
    • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
    • Engine Front Cover Installation (First Design)
    • Engine Front Cover Installation (Second Design)
    • Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
      • Tools Required
    • Oil Pan Installation
    • Oil Filter and Adapter Installation
    • Valve Lifter Installation
    • Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side
    • Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side
    • Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation (First Design)
    • Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation (Second Design)
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left Side
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side
    • Valve Lifter Oil Filter Installation
    • Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Installation
    • Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Installation
    • Intake Manifold Installation
    • Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
    • Throttle Body Installation
    • Water Pump Installation
    • Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
    • Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side
    • Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
    • Engine Flywheel Installation
    • Crankshaft Balancer Installation
    • Engine Prelubing
      • Tools Required
• Description and Operation
  • Crankcase Ventilation System Description
    • Notes
    • Results of Incorrect Operation
  • Drive Belt System Description
  • Engine Component Description
    • Notes
    • Camshaft and Drive System - First Design
    • Camshaft and Drive System - Second Design
    • Crankshaft
    • Cylinder Heads
    • Engine Block
    • Exhaust Manifolds
    • Intake Manifold
    • Oil Pan
    • Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Assemblies
    • Valve Train
  • Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Description
    • System Operation
    • Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly
    • Active Fuel Management Valve Lifters
    • Engine Block
    • Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
  • New Product Information
    • Notes
    • Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
    • New Sealants and/or Adhesives
    • Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
    • Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
    • New Special Tools Required
    • A Component Comparison from the Previous Year
  • Lubrication Description - Main Pressure Below 55 psi with Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Off
  • Lubrication Description - Main Pressure Above 55 psi with Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Off
  • Lubrication Description - Main Pressure Below 55 psi with Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) On
  • Lubrication Description - Main Pressure Above 55 psi with Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) On
  • Cleanliness and Care
  • Separating Parts
  • Replacing Engine Gaskets
    • Tools Required
    • Gasket Use and Applying Sealants
    • Separating Components
    • Cleaning Gasket Surfaces
    • Assembling Components
  • Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealer
    • Pipe Joint Compound
    • RTV Sealer
    • Anaerobic Sealer
  • Tools and Equipment
• Special Tools and Equipment
  • Special Tools