Inspect the piston for damage and wear to the skirt, pin bore, top, and ring lands. Inspect the piston pin for damage and wear. NOTE: It is important to note that the illustrations relate to early detection of a piston failure. Progressive damage will make it difficult to categorize the root cause of the failure.… Read More »
Soak the pistons in cold parts cleaner. Soaking the pistons overnight will usually loosen the carbon deposits. After soaking, wash the pistons in a strong solution of laundry detergent and hot water. Clean the remaining deposits from the ring grooves with the square end of a broken ring . Wash the pistons again in a… Read More »
For engines equipped with a paper-style oil pan gasket , inspect the oil pan gasket for damage. NOTE: If the engine is equipped with a suspended oil pan with a rubber oil pan gasket, and the gasket is found to be damaged, the oil pan must be removed and the entire oil pan gasket replaced.… Read More »
Clean the rear gear housing with solvent. Dry with compressed air. Clean the oil supply hole for the accessory drive. NOTE: The rear gear housing has oil drain and supply passages designed into the housing. Make sure these passages are clean and free of debris. Inspect the rear gear housing for signs of leakage or… Read More »
Remove the oil pan to rear gear housing capscrews. Use a feeler gauge to separate the lubricating oil pan gasket from the gear housing. Remove the rear gear housing capscrews and housing.
For engines equipped with a paper gasket style oil pan, inspect the oil pan gasket for damage. NOTE: If the engine is equipped with a suspended oil pan with a rubber oil pan gasket and the gasket is found to be damaged, the oil pan must be removed and the entire oil pan gasket replaced.… Read More »
Use solvent to clean the gear housing. Dry the housing with compressed air. Clean all gasket material from the cylinder block. Inspect the gear housing for cracks or damage. If any damage is found, replace the gear housing.
Remove the four front oil pan capscrews. Remove the gear housing capscrews. Note the location of the gear housing capscrews as they are removed. Some of the capscrews are an internal torx fastener and must be installed in the same location as removed to maintain proper clearance. Using a feeler gauge, separate the lubricating oil… Read More »
Rear Gear Train Oil Pan Suspended – Rubber Gasket Inspect the oil pan gasket for damage. If the engine is equipped with a suspended oil pan with a rubber oil pan gasket and the gasket is found to be damaged, the oil pan must be removed and the entire oil pan gasket replaced. Refer to… Read More »
Scrape the sealant from the front gear cover and gear housing surface, for front gear train engines, or the cylinder block, for rear gear train engines. Use solvent or steam to clean the front gear cover. Dry the cover with compressed air. Inspect the gear cover for cracks or damage. Replace the front gear cover… Read More »