Section 1263 (Engine Mechanical - 3.8L (Unit Repair))
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Component Locator
- Repair Instructions
- Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal (L36)
- Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal (L67)
- Crankshaft Balancer Removal
- Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission)
- Engine Flywheel Removal (Manual Transmission)
- Drive Belt Tensioner Removal - Left (L67)
- Drive Belt Tensioner Removal - Right
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Removal (L67)
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Removal (L67)
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
- Water Outlet Removal (L36)
- Water Outlet Removal (L67)
- Water Pump Removal
- Supercharger Removal
- Intake Manifold Removal - Upper
- Intake Manifold Removal - Lower (L36)
- Intake Manifold Removal - Lower (L67)
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right (with NC8)
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
- Cylinder Head Removal - Left
- Cylinder Head Removal - Right
- Valve Lifter Removal
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Removal
- Engine Front Cover Removal
- Oil Filter Adapter Removal
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal (L36)
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal (L67)
- Balance Shaft Removal
- Camshaft Removal
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
- Oil Pan Removal
- Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Removal
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
- Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
- Engine Block Plug Removal
- Camshaft Bearing Removal
- Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Removal
- Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
- Cylinder Boring and Honing
- Crankshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection (Automatic Transmission)
- Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection (Manual Transmission)
- Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
- Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
- Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Cleaning and Inspection (L36)
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Cleaning and Inspection (L67)
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection
- Cylinder Head Disassemble
- Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding
- Cylinder Head Assemble
- Oil Pump Disassemble
- Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pump Assemble
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Supercharger Cleaning and Inspection
- Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Upper
- Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Lower (L36)
- Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Lower (L67)
- Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
- Thread Repair
- Service Prior to Assembly
- Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation
- Camshaft Bearing Installation
- Engine Block Plug Installation
- Crankshaft and Bearings Installation
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
- Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
- Oil Pan Installation
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
- Camshaft Installation
- Balance Shaft Installation
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation (L36)
- Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation (L67)
- Oil Filter Adapter Installation
- Engine Front Cover Installation
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
- Valve Lifter Installation
- Cylinder Head Installation - Right
- Cylinder Head Installation - Left
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left
- Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right
- Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right (with NC8)
- Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left
- Intake Manifold Installation - Lower (L36, C, H, W)
- Intake Manifold Installation - Lower (L67)
- Intake Manifold Installation - Upper
- Supercharger Installation
- Water Pump Installation
- Water Outlet Installation (L36)
- Water Outlet Installation (L67)
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
- Drive Belt idler Pulley Bracket Installation (L67)
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Installation (L67)
- Drive Belt Tensioner Installation - Right
- Drive Belt Tensioner Installation - Left (L67)
- Engine Flywheel Installation (Automatic Transmission)
- Engine Flywheel Installation (Manual Transmission)
- Crankshaft Balancer Installation
- Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment