Engine Mechanical - 5.7L

• Specifications
  • Fastener Tightening Specifications
  • Engine Mechanical Specifications
  • Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants
  • Thread Repair Specifications
    • Engine Block - Front View
    • Engine Block - Rear View
    • Engine Block - Left Side View
    • Engine Block - Right Side View
    • Engine Block - Bottom View
    • Engine Block - Top View
    • Cylinder Head - Top View
    • Cylinder Head - End View
    • Cylinder Head - Exhaust Manifold Deck View
    • Cylinder Head - Intake Manifold Deck View
• 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
  • Engine Compression Test
  • Cylinder Leakage Test
  • Oil Consumption Diagnosis
  • Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
  • Oil Leak Diagnosis
  • Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis
  • Drive Belt Chirping Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Drive Belt Squeal Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Drive Belt Whine Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Drive Belt Rumbling Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Drive Belt Vibration Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Drive Belt Falls Off Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Drive Belt Excessive Wear Diagnosis
    • Diagnostic Aids
    • Test Description
  • Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
• Repair Instructions
  • On-Vehicle Repair Instructions
    • Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Drive Belt Replacement - Air Conditioning
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Accessory
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Air Conditioning
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Air Conditioning
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Mount Inspection
    • Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Mount Replacement - Left
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Mount Replacement - Right
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Crankcase Ventilation Hoses/Pipes Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Intake Manifold Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Valley Cover Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right
      • 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
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Cylinder Head Replacement - Right
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Valve Lifter Replacement
      • Notes
      • 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
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
      • Tools Required
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Rear Cover Replacement
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Filter Adapter Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Filter Bypass Valve Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Pan Cover Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Pan Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
      • Tools Required
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Oil Pump, Pump Screen and Deflector Replacement
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Replacement
      • Notes
      • Removal Procedure
      • Installation Procedure
    • Camshaft Replacement
      • Tools Required
      • 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
    • Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal
    • Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
    • Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left
    • Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right
    • Water Pump Removal
    • Throttle Body Removal
    • Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
    • Intake Manifold Removal
    • Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Removal
    • Engine Valley Cover Removal
    • 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
    • Oil Filter, Adapter and Pan Cover Removal
    • Oil Pan Removal
    • Engine Front Cover Removal
    • Engine Rear Cover Removal
    • Oil Pump, Pump Screen and Deflector Removal
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal
    • Camshaft Removal
    • Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
    • Crankshaft and Bearings Removal
    • Engine Block Plug Removal
    • Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
      • Notes
      • 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
      • Press-Fit Piston Pin
      • Full-Floating Piston Pin
    • 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
      • Press-Fit Piston Pin
      • Full-Floating Piston Pin
    • Camshaft Bearing Removal
      • Notes
      • Tool Usage Information
      • Tool Assembly and Operation
    • Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
      • Notes
      • Measuring Camshaft Lobe Lift
    • Camshaft Bearing Installation
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Cleaning and Inspection
    • 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
      • Valve Guide Reaming
      • Valve and Seat Grinding
    • Cylinder Head Assemble
    • Oil Pump Disassemble
    • Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
    • Oil Pump Assemble
    • Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
    • Engine Rear Cover Cleaning and Inspection
    • Engine Valley Cover 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 Prelubing
    • Engine Block Plug Installation
    • Crankshaft and Bearings Installation
    • Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
      • Notes
      • Piston Selection
      • Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Installation
    • Camshaft Installation
    • Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation
    • Oil Pump, Pump Screen and Deflector Installation
    • Engine Rear Cover Installation
    • Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
    • Engine Front Cover Installation
    • Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
    • Oil Pan Installation
    • Oil Filter, Adapter, Pan Cover Installation
    • Valve Lifter Installation
    • Cylinder Head Installation - Left
    • Cylinder Head Installation - Right
    • Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right
    • Engine Valley Cover Installation
    • Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Installation
    • Intake Manifold Installation
    • Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
    • Throttle Body Installation
    • Water Pump Installation
    • Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left
    • Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right
    • Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
    • Clutch Pilot Bearing Installation
    • Engine Flywheel Installation
    • Crankshaft Balancer Installation
• Description and Operation
  • Crankcase Ventilation System Description
  • Drive Belt System Description
  • Engine Component Description
    • The 5.7 Liter LS1 V8
    • Camshaft and Drive System
    • Crankshaft
    • Cylinder Heads
    • Engine Block
    • Exhaust Manifolds
    • Intake Manifold
    • Oil Pan
    • Piston and Connecting Rod Assemblies
    • Valve Rocker Arm Cover Assemblies
    • Valve Train
  • New Product Information
    • Notes
    • Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
    • Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
    • New Special Tools Required
    • A Component Comparison from the Previous Year
  • Lubrication Description
    • Lubrication Flow Schematic
  • 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