For 1990-2009 cars only
Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L for GMC Truck Sierra - 4WD 2008
All Description and Operation
- Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve Description
- Crankcase Ventilation System Description
- Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Description
- Drive Belt System Description
- Engine Component Description
- Lubrication Description
- Lubrication Description - Main Pressure Above 55 psi with Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Off
- Lubrication Description - Main Pressure Above 55 psi with Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) On
- Lubrication Description - Main Pressure Below 55 psi with Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Off
- Lubrication Description - Main Pressure Below 55 psi with Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) On
- New Product Information
All Special Tools and Equipment
All Visual Identification
Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Cleaning and Inspection
- Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
- Camshaft Position Actuator Cleaning and Inspection
- Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Cleaning and Inspection
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Inspection
- Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Cleaning and Inspection
- Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Block Valley Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Mount Inspection
- Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Lifter and Guide Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Diagnostic Procedures
- 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
- Base Engine Misfire without Internal Engine Noises
- Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve Diagnosis and Testing
- Coolant in Combustion Chamber
- Coolant in Engine Oil
- Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Oil Pressure Relief Valve Diagnosis and Testing
- Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Compression Test
- Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Diagnosis
- Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Diagnosis and Testing
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical
- Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
- Engine Compression Test
- Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
- Engine Noise Under Load
- Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate
- Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
- Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
- Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
- Camshaft Bearing Installation
- Camshaft Bearing Removal
- Camshaft Installation
- Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve Installation
- Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve Removal
- Camshaft Removal
- Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
- Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
- Crankshaft Balancer Installation
- Crankshaft Balancer Removal
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Installation
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Removal
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
- Cylinder Boring and Honing
- Cylinder Head Assemble
- Cylinder Head Disassemble
- Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side
- Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side
- Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
- Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
- Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
- Engine Block Plug Installation
- Engine Block Plug Removal
- Engine Block Valley Cover Installation
- Engine Block Valley Cover Removal
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Installation
- Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Removal
- Engine Front Cover Installation
- Engine Front Cover Removal
- Engine Prelubing
- Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left Side
- Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right Side
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Left Side
- Exhaust Manifold Removal - Right Side
- Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
- Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
- Intake Manifold Installation
- Intake Manifold Removal
- Oil Filter Installation
- Oil Filter Removal
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
- Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
- Oil Pan Installation
- Oil Pan Removal
- Oil Pump Assemble
- Oil Pump Disassemble
- Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Installation
- Oil Pump, Screen and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Removal
- Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
- Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
- Service Prior to Assembly
- Thread Repair
- Throttle Body Installation
- Throttle Body Removal
- Timing Chain and Sprocket Installation
- Timing Chain and Sprocket Removal
- Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
- Valve Lifter Installation
- Valve Lifter Oil Filter Installation
- Valve Lifter Oil Filter Removal
- Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Installation
- Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Removal
- Valve Lifter Removal
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left Side
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right Side
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Left Side
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal - Right Side
- Water Pump Installation
- Water Pump Removal
Electrical/Electronic Schematic Diagrams
General Diagnostic Information
- Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis
- Cylinder Leakage Test
- Drive Belt Chirping, Squeal, and Whine Diagnosis
- Drive Belt Falls Off and Excessive Wear Diagnosis
- Drive Belt Rumbling and Vibration Diagnosis
- Oil Consumption Diagnosis
- Oil Leak Diagnosis
- Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
General Information
- Cleanliness and Care
- Replacing Engine Gaskets
- Separating Parts
- Tools and Equipment
- Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Mechanical Specifications
Other Specifications
Removal, Installation, and Replacement
- Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement
- Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
- Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement
- Camshaft Position Actuator Replacement
- Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Replacement
- Camshaft Replacement
- Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement
- Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
- Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side
- Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side
- Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
- Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory
- Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory
- Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Air Conditioning
- Engine Block Valley Cover Replacement
- Engine Front Cover Replacement
- Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side
- Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side
- Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side
- Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- Engine Oil Level Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement
- Engine Replacement
- Intake Manifold Replacement
- Oil Filter Adapter Replacement
- Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
- Oil Pan Cover Replacement
- Oil Pan Replacement
- Oil Pressure Relief Valve Replacement
- Oil Pump, Screen, and Crankshaft Oil Deflector Replacement
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement
- Timing Chain, Crankshaft Sprocket, Camshaft Position Actuator and Solenoid Valve Replacement
- Upper Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
- Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
- Valve Lifter Oil Filter Replacement
- Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Replacement
- Valve Lifter Replacement
- Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side
- Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring Replacement
