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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–169

Valve Guide Measurement
1 Measure the valve stem (1) to-guide (2) clearance.
Excessive valve stem-to-guide clearance may cause
excessive oil consumption and may also cause a
valve to break. Insufficient clearance will result in
noisy and sticky functioning of the valve and will
disturb the engine assembly smoothness.
2 Clamp a dial indicator to the cylinder head at the camshaft cover rail.
3 Locate the dial indicator so the movement of the valve stem from side to side, crossways to the cylinder
head, will cause a direct movement of the indicator
stem. The dial indicator stem must contact the side of
the valve stem just above the valve guide.
4 Drop the valve head about 0.064 mm off the valve seat.
5 Use light pressure when moving the valve stem from side to side to obtain a clearance reading, refer to 5
Specifications.
• If the clearance for the valve is greater than
specified and a new standard diameter valve
stem will not bring the clearance within
specifications, the valve guide may be oversized
by 0.075 mm using the valve guide reamer, Tool
No. J 42096 or by 0.375 mm using the valve
guide reamer, Tool No. EN-46120. Two sizes of
oversized valve stems are available for service.
• Valve guide wear at the bottom 10 mm of the
valve guide is not significant enough to affect
normal operation.
• If over sizing the guide does not bring the
clearance within specifications, replace the
cylinder head.
Figure 6A1 – 289
Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
Inspection Procedure
1 Clean the valve springs in solvent.

Safety glasses must be worn when using
compressed air
2 Dry the valve springs with compressed air.
3 Inspect the valve springs for broken coils or coil ends.

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k Timing chains, tensioners, shoes, guides & sprockets, refer to 3.16 Timing Chains, Tensioners, Shoes and
Guides.
l Cylinder head assemblies, refer to 3.22 Cylinder Head Assembly.
m Oil pan assembly, refer to 4.2 Oil Pan and Oil Pump Suction Pipe Assembly.
n Piston and connecting rod assemblies, refer to 4.5 Pistons, Pins, Rings, Connecting Rods and Big-end Bearings.
o Crankshaft assembly, refer to 4.6 Crankshaft and Main Bearings.
p Piston oil nozzles, refer 4.5 Pistons, Pins, Rings, Connecting Rods and Big-end Bearings.
Reassemble
Reassembly of the engine assembly is the reverse of the disassembly procedure.
Reinstall
Reinstallation of the engine assembly is the reverse to the removal procedure, noting the following:
NOTE
Refer to 6 Torque Wrench Specifications
for the correct torque specifications.


1 Tighten the fasteners to the correct torque specification.
Engine ground connector bolt
torque specification ............................................10.0 Nm
Power steering high pressure line
attaching bolt torque specification .............8.0 – 12.0 Nm
Power steering high pressure line
flare nut torque specification ...................25.0 – 35.0 Nm
Engine mount to frame attaching bolt
torque specification .................................44.0 – 60.0 Nm
Knock Sensor Attaching Nut
torque specification ............................................23.0 Nm
2 Use only the specified engine lubricant type and quantity. It is recommended that a fluorescent oil dye, such as that contained in J 28481-B, be added to assist in any future oil leak diagnosis.
3 Fill the cooling system with the correct quantity and grade of coolant, refer to 6B1 Engine Cooling – V6.
4 Check transmission fluid level, replenishing as required, using the specified lubricant for the transmission fitted, refer to 7C1 Automatic – 4L60E – General Information.
5 Disable the ignition system, refer to 6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 – Service Operations.
6 Crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that parts are binding.
7 Enable the ignition system. Start the engine and listen for any unusual noises.
8 Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge or warning indicator and confirm the engine has acceptable oil pressure. If required, install an oil pressure gauge and measure the engine oil pressure, refer to 2.19 Engine Oil Pressure
Diagnosis.
9 Run the engine at about 1,000 r.p.m. until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
10 Listen for any unusual noises.
11 Check for oil, fuel, coolant and exhaust leaks while the engine is running, correcting as required.
12 Perform a final inspection for correct engine oil and coolant levels.

4.2 Oil Pan and Oil Pump Suction Pipe Assembly
Remove
1 Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle, refer to 4.1 Engine .
2 Separate the engine and transmission assemblies, refer to 7C1 Automatic – 4L60E – General Information.
3 Mount the engine assembly on a suitable engine stand.
4 Remove the engine front cover, refer to 3.15 Front Cover Assembly.

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NOTE
During and after installation, ensure each piston
is positioned correctly in the correct cylinder. The
locating arrow on the top of each piston must be
pointing toward the front of the engine.
6 Repeat these procedures for the remaining piston/connecting rod assemblies.
7 Reinstall the oil pan and oil pump pick up assembly, refer to 4.2 Oil Pan and Oil Pump Suction Pipe Assembly.
8 Reinstall the cylinder heads, refer to 3.22 Cylinder Head Assembly.
9 Reinstall the engine assembly, refer to 4.1 Engine .
4.6 Crankshaft and Main Bearings
1 Remove the engine assembly, refer to 4.1 Engine .
2 Remove both cylinder head assemblies, refer to 3.22 Cylinder Head Assembly.
3 Remove the oil pan assembly, refer to 4.2 Oil Pan and Oil Pump Suction Pipe Assembly.
4 Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies, refer to 4.5 Pistons, Pins, Rings, Connecting Rods and Big- end Bearings.
5 Remove the oil pump assembly, refer to 3.17 Oil Pump Assembly.
6 Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal and plate assembly, refer to 4.4 Crankshaft Rear Seal and Plate Assembly.
7 Remove the crankshaft position sensor, refer to 6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 – Service Operations.
Crankshaft End Play Measurement
1 Place a dial indicator at the end of the crankshaft nose.
2 Gently force the crankshaft towards the front and rear of the cylinder block with a lever while monitoring the movement of the dial indicator.
3 The crankshaft endplay should not exceed specifications, refer to 5 Specifications.
4 If the specifications are exceeded, inspect the thrust bearing thrust outer diameter and the crankshaft thrust wall for wear and/or excessive runout. Compare the values with the specifications, refer to 5 Specifications.
5 Replace the thrust bearing or crankshaft as required.
Remove
1 Remove the crankshaft bearing cap side bolts (3).
CAUTION
The crankshaft bearing cap outer bolts are
yield tightened during assembly and must
be replaced prior to reassembly. Crankshaft
bearing cap outer bolts that are not replaced
will not torque to the correct clamp load and
can lead to serious engine damage.
2 Remove the crankshaft bearing cap outer bolts (1).
3 Remove the crankshaft bearing cap inner bolts (2).
Figure 6A1 – 410

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3 Measure the crankshaft thrust wall width (1) for wear
using an inside micrometer and compare with the
engine specifications, refer to 5 Specifications.
4 Measure the crankshaft thrust wall surface (2) for runout using a dial indicator, mounted to a magnetic
stand and compare with the engine specifications,
refer to 5 Specifications.
5 If the crankshaft journals are damaged or worn beyond specifications, the crankshaft may be ground
0.25 mm. There is only one size of oversized main
bearings available for service.

Figure 6A1 – 422
6 Inspect the crankshaft main journals (1) for undersize, using an outside micrometer (2).

Figure 6A1 – 423
7 Inspect the crankpins (1) for undersize using an outside micrometer (2).
8 Compare your measurements with those listed in the engine specifications, refer to 5 Specifications.
If the crankpin journals are worn beyond the
specifications, the crankshaft may be ground 0.25
mm. Only one size of oversized connecting rod
bearings available for service.

Figure 6A1 – 424

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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–3
Page 6A1–3
Definition ..................................................................................................................... .....................................62
Diagnostic Aids................................................................................................................................................. 62
Test Description ............................................................................................................... ................................62
Diagnostic Table............................................................................................................... ................................62
Drive Belt Excessive Wear ...................................................................................................... ............................64
Definition ..................................................................................................................... .....................................64
Diagnostic Aids................................................................................................................................................. 64
Test Description ............................................................................................................... ................................64
Diagnostic Table............................................................................................................... ................................64
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis ....................................................................................... ................65
Diagnostic Table............................................................................................................... ................................65
3 Minor Service Operations ....................................................................................................... .............66
3.1 Engine Oil ..................................................................................................................... ........................................66
Check.................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Replace ........................................................................................................................ .........................................67
Pressure Check ................................................................................................................. ...................................68
3.2 Oil Filter Cartridge ........................................................................................................... ....................................69
Replace ........................................................................................................................ .........................................69
3.3 Oil Filter Adaptor............................................................................................................. .....................................70
Remove ................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Reinstall ................................................................................................................................................................ 70
3.4 Oil Level Indicator Tube ...................................................................................................................................... 71
Remove ................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Reinstall ................................................................................................................................................................ 71
3.5 Accessory Drive Belt ........................................................................................................................................... 72
RWD Vehicle ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
Remove ............................................................................................................................................................72
Reinstall ...................................................................................................................... .....................................73
3.6 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley .............................................................................................. .........................74
Remove ................................................................................................................................................................. 74
Reinstall ................................................................................................................................................................ 74
3.7 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly ........................................................................................ ...............75
Remove ................................................................................................................................................................. 75
Reinstall ................................................................................................................................................................ 75
3.8 Power Steering Pump Bracket .................................................................................................... ........................76
Remove ................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Reinstall ................................................................................................................................................................ 76
3.9 Upper Intake Manifold .......................................................................................................... ...............................77
Remove ................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Disassemble ......................................................................................................................................................... 80
Clean..................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Inspect ........................................................................................................................ ..........................................81
Reassemble .......................................................................................................................................................... 81
Reinstall ................................................................................................................................................................ 82
3.10 Intake Manifold Assembly – Complete............................................................................................ ...................83
Remove ................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Disassemble ......................................................................................................................................................... 87
Clean..................................................................................................................................................................... 88
Inspect ........................................................................................................................ ..........................................88
Reassemble .......................................................................................................................................................... 89
Reinstall ................................................................................................................................................................ 89
3.11 Exhaust Manifold Assembly ...................................................................................................... .........................91
Remove ................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Inspect ........................................................................................................................ ..........................................93
Reinstall ................................................................................................................................................................ 93
3.12 Camshaft Cover ................................................................................................................. ..................................94
Remove ................................................................................................................................................................. 94
Clean and Inspect .............................................................................................................. ..................................96

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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–46
Page 6A1–46
2.16 Cylinder Leakage Test
A leakage test may be performed to measure cylinder/combustion chamber leakage. High cylinder leakage may indicate
one or more of the following:
• worn or burnt valves,
• broken valve springs,
• stuck valve lifters,
• incorrect valve lash/adjustment,
• damaged piston,
• worn piston rings,
• worn or scored cylinder bore,
• damaged cylinder head gasket,
• cracked or damaged cylinder head, or
• cracked or damaged engine block.

1 Disconnect the battery ground negative cable.
2 Remove the spark plugs from all cylinders, refer to Section 6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 – Service Operations.
3 Rotate the crankshaft to place the piston in the cyli nder being tested at top dead centre (TDC) of the compression
stroke.
4 Install a commercially available cylinder head leak down tester into the spark plug hole.
NOTE
If required, hold the crankshaft balancer bolt to
prevent the engine from rotating.
5 Apply shop air pressure to the cylinder head leak dow n tester and adjust according to the manufacturers
instructions.
6 Record the cylinder leakage value. Cylinder leakage t hat exceeds 25 percent is considered excessive and may
require component service. In excessive leakage situations, inspect for the following conditions:
• air leakage sounds at the throttle body or air inlet duct that may indicate a worn or burnt intake valve or a
broken valve spring,
• air leakage sounds at the exhaust system tailpipe that may indicate a worn or burnt exhaust valve or a broken
valve spring,
• air leakage sounds from the crankcase, oil level indicator tube, or oil fill tube that may indicate worn piston
rings, a damaged piston, a worn or scored cylinder bore, a damaged engine block or a damaged cylinder
head, or
• air bubbles in the cooling system may indicate a damaged cylinder head or a damaged cylinder head gasket.
7 Perform the leakage test on the rema ining cylinders and record the values.

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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–47
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2.17 Engine Oil Consumption Diagnosis
Definition
Excessive oil consumption (not due to leaks) is the use of 3 litres or more of engine oil within 10,000 kilometres. Prior to
performing oil pressure testing, a prelim inary inspection of the vehicle should be performed. During the preliminary visual
inspection, the following likely causes of excessive oil usage should be investigated.
Cause Correction
External oil leaks. Refer to 2.18 Engine Oil Leak Diagnosis.
Incorrect oil level or reading of the oil level indicator. C heck for the correct oil level, refer to 3.1 Engine Oil.
Incorrect oil viscosity.
Replace the engine oil, using the recommended SAE grade
of engine oil, refer to 3.1 Engine Oil.
Continuous high-speed driving or severe usage. Service vehicle more frequently, refer to 0B Lubrication and
Service.
Crankcase ventilation system restricted or malfunctioning. Repair or replace crankcase ventilation system components
as required, refer to 6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 –
Service Operations.
Worn valve guides and or valve stems. Inspect and repair valves and valve guides as required,
refer to 3.22 Cylinder Head Assembly.
Worn or damaged valve stem oil seal. Replace valve stem oil seals as required, refer to 3.22
Cylinder Head Assembly.
Piston rings broken, worn or not seated correctly. Allowing adequate time for the piston rings to seat correctly,
replace piston rings as required, refer to 4.5 Pistons, Pins,
Rings, Connecting Rods and Big-end Bearings.
Piston rings incorrectly installed or not matched to cylinder
bore oversize. Replace piston rings as required, refer to 4.5 Pistons, Pins,
Rings, Connecting Rods and Big-end Bearings.

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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–66
Page 6A1–66
3 Minor Service Operations
ATTENTION
The V6 engine is a combination of numerous components, containing machined, honed, polished and lapped
surfaces manufactured on the latest, high technology production equipment. Many of the components
contain tolerances measured in thousa ndths of a millimetre. Consequently, when any e ngine component is to
be serviced, care and cleanliness are extremely important.
Prior to re-assembly of the engine, all components mu st be cleaned and inspected in accordance with the
relevant clean and inspect procedur es throughout this Section, and repl aced or repaired where required.
In addition to cleaning and inspecting components, a liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to friction
surfaces during assembly to protect and lubr icate the surfaces on initial operation.
When performing any service operation, it should be understood that correct cleaning and protection of
machined surfaces and friction areas is part of the repair procedure. This is considered standard workshop
practice, even if not specifically stated. Torque va lues must be used as specified during reassembly to
ensure correct retention of all components.
Through out this section, fastener torque wrench sp ecifications may be accompanied with the following
identification marks:
■ Fasteners must be replaced after loosening.
Fasteners either have micro encapsulated sealant a pplied or incorporate a mechanical thread lock and
should only be re-used once. If in doubt, replacement is recommended.
If one of these identification marks is present alongs ide a fastener torque wrench specification, the
recommendation regarding that fastener must be adhered to.
3.1 Engine Oil
The procedure outlined below is typically the same for both rear wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles.
Check
The following procedure is applicable to both rear wheel and all wheel drive vehicles
1 Run the engine to bring it to normal operating temperature.
2 Park the vehicle on a level surface. A vehicle that is not level will affect the accuracy of the level reading.
3 Stop the engine and wait 5 to 10 minutes to a llow the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
4 Remove the oil level indicator (1) and wipe clean.
5 Insert the indicator, ens uring it is fully seated.
6 Slowly remove the indicator to avoid smearing. Hold it horizontally or with lower end slightly down to avoid
oil running along indicator.
7 Observe the oil level where it passes over the centre
line of the indicator.
8 If the level is lower than the Add mark (2), add enough oil to the engine to reach the Upper mark (3).
Do not add too much oil as the reading should never
be above the Upper mark.
NOTE
When topping up the oil, allow approximately 5
to 10 minutes for the added oil to fully drain into
the oil pan.
Figure 6A1 – 23

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