holden
.wiki
Home
Main Menu
Home
Main Menu
MODEL SELECTION INDEX
MY2006 VZ Series - Service Information
Section 6A4 Engine Mechanical – GEN IV V8
1 General Information
1.1 AWD Vehicles
1.2 Engine Views
Engine View Left-hand Side
Lower Front
Lower Engine Assembly, Except AWD
Lower Engine Assembly, AWD
Cylinder Head
Intake Manifold
1.3 Engine Serial Number
1.4 Engine Construction
Cylinder Block
Cylinder Heads
Valve Train
Crankshaft
Piston and Connecting Rod
Camshaft and Drive
Intake Manifold
Exhaust Manifold
Oil Pan
Excluding AWD Vehicles
AWD Vehicles
1.5 Engine Lubrication System
Oil pump
Oil Flow
Oil Seals
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
1.6 Service Notes
Cleanliness and Care
Replacing Engine Gaskets
Re-using Gaskets and Applying Sealant
Cleaning Gasket Surfaces
Assembling Components
Room Temperature Vulcanising (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealers
Pipe Joint Compound
RTV Sealer
Anaerobic Sealer
Separating Components
Special Tools and Equipment
Fasteners
Clamp Load
Torque Angle and Torque to Yield Fasteners
2 Displacement on Demand (DoD)
2.1 General Description
2.2 System Description
System Operation
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Assembly
Displacement on Demand Valve Lifters
Engine Block
New Product Information
Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
New Sealants and/or Adhesives
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions
Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
New Special Tools Required
A Component Comparison from the Previous Year
Lubrication Description (Main Pressure Below 55 psi - DoD Of
Lubrication Description (Main Pressure Above 55 psi - DoD Of
Lubrication Description (Main Pressure Below 55 psi - DoD On
Lubrication Description (Main Pressure Above 55 psi - DoD On
Cleanliness and Care
Separating Parts
Separate, mark, or organize the following components:
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 Seal
Pipe Joint Compound
RTV Sealer
Anaerobic Sealer
Tools and Equipment
2.3 Minor Service Operations for DoD
Valve Lifter Oil Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
Installation Procedure
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Replacement
Removal Procedure
Installation Procedure
Valve Lifter Replacement
Tools Required
Removal Procedure
Installation Procedure
Valve Lifter Removal
Tools Required
Valve Lifters and Guides Cleaning and Inspection
Non Displacement on Demand Valve Lifters
Displacement on Demand Valve Lifters
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Lifter Installation
Valve Lifter Oil Filter Installation
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Installation
2.4 Displacement on Demand Diagnostic Procedures
Displacement on Demand (DoD) System Compression Test
Cylinder Leakage Test
Tools Required
Oil Consumption Diagnosis
Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
Tools Required
Displacement on Demand (DoD) Oil Pressure Relief Valve Diagnosis and Testing
Tools Required
Displacement on Demand (DoD) Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Diagnosis and Testing
Tools Required
3 Diagnosis
3.1 Engine Diagnosis
Procedure
3.2 Engine Noise
Procedure
3.3 Valve Train Noise
Procedure
3.4 Oil Consumption
3.5 Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Check
Diagnosis
3.6 Oil Leaks
3.7 Compression Check
Interpreting Compression Readings
4 Minor Service Operations
4.1 Air Intake Duct
Remove
Reinstall
4.2 Engine Dress Cover
Remove
Reinstall
4.3 Engine Oil and Filter
Oil Level Check
Oil Change
Oil Filter and Adapter
Remove
Reinstall
4.4 Oil pressure Sensor
Remove
Reinstall
4.5 Oil Level Indicator and Tube
Remove
Reinstall
4.6 Engine Drive Belts and Pulleys
Accessory Drive Belt
Remove
Reinstall
Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley
Remove
Reinstall
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
Remove
Reinstall
Air Conditioner Drive Belt
Remove
Reinstall
Air Conditioner Drive Belt Idler Pulley
Remove
Reinstall
Air Conditioner Drive Belt Tensioner
Remove
Reinstall
4.7 Intake Manifold Assembly
Remove
Disassemble
Clean and Inspect
Reassemble
Reinstall
4.8 Vapour Vent Pipe and Covers
Remove
Reinstall
4.9 Engine Valley Cover
Remove
Clean and Inspect
Reinstall
4.10 Camshaft Lobe Lift
Measure
4.11 Valve Rocker Arm Cover
Remove
Clean and Inspect
Reinstall
4.12 Valve Rocker Arms and Push Rods
Remove
Clean and Inspect
Reinstall
4.13 Valve Stem Oil Seal and Valve Spring
Remove
Reinstall
4.14 Exhaust Manifold
Remove
Inspect
Reinstall
4.15 Cylinder Head
Remove
Disassemble
Clean
Inspect
Cylinder Head
Valve Springs
Valves
Valve Guides
Valve Stem Oversize
Valve Seats
Reassemble
Reinstall
4.16 Hydraulic Valve Lifters
Remove
Disassemble
Non Displacement on Demand Valve Lifters
Displacement on Demand Valve Lifters
Clean and Inspect
Reassemble
Testing Lifter Leak-down Rate
Reinstall
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Lifter Installation
4.17 Crankshaft Balancer
Remove
Clean and Inspect
Reinstall
4.18 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
Remove
Reinstall
4.19 Engine Mounts
Inspect
Remove
Reinstall
5 Major Service Operations
5.1 Engine Assembly, Except AWD
Remove
Disassemble – Ancillary Equipment
Automatic Transmission Vehicles
Manual Transmission
Reassemble
Reinstall Set-up and Testing
5.2 Engine Assembly, AWD
Remove
Disassemble – Ancillary Equipment
Reassemble
Reinstall Set-up and Testing
5.3 Oil Pan Assembly, Except AWD
Remove
Disassemble
Clean and Inspect
Reassemble
Reinstall
5.4 Oil Pan Assembly, AWD
Remove
Disassemble
Clean and Inspect
Reassemble
Reinstall
5.5 Engine Front Cover
Remove
Clean and Inspect
Reinstall
5.6 Engine Flywheel and Flexplate
Remove
Clean and Inspect
Crankshaft
Flywheel
Flexplate
Reinstall
5.7 Crankshaft Spigot Bearing
Remove
Reinstall
5.8 Engine Rear Cover
Remove
Clean and Inspect
Reinstall
Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal
5.9 Oil Pump, Pump Screen and Deflector
Remove
Oil Pump Disassemble
Clean and Inspect
Oil Pump Reassemble
Reinstall
5.10 Timing Chain and Sprockets
Remove
Clean and Inspect
Reinstall
5.11 Camshaft
Remove
Clean and Inspect
Reinstall
5.12 Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearing
Remove
Disassemble
Clean and Inspect
Piston and Pin
Connecting Rods and Bearings
Measuring Piston Ring End Gap
Reassemble
Piston Selection
Piston to Connecting Rod
Piston Rings
Reinstall
5.13 Crankshaft and Bearings
Crankshaft Thrust End Play
Measure
Remove
Clean and Inspect
Main Bearings Inspect
Main Bearing Oil Clearance
Reinstall
5.14 Cylinder Block Plugs
Remove
Reinstall
5.15 Cylinder Block
Cylinder Block Clean, Inspect and Measure
Clean
Inspect
Cylinder Bore – Measure
Cylinder Boring and Honing
Honing Procedure
Deglazing Procedure
Camshaft Bearings
Remove
Reinstall
6 Thread Repair
6.1 General Information
6.2 General Thread Repair
6.3 Cylinder Head Bolt Hole Thread Repair
Procedure
6.4 Main Bearing Cap Bolt Hole Thread Repair
Procedure
6.5 Thread Repair Specifications
Cylinder Block – Front View
Cylinder Block – Rear View
Cylinder Block – Left-hand View
Cylinder Block – Right-hand View
Cylinder Block – Bottom View
Cylinder Block – Top View
Cylinder Head – Top View
Cylinder Head – End View
Cylinder Head – Exhaust Manifold Side View
Cylinder Head – Inlet Manifold Side View
7 Specifications
7.1 Engine
General
Camshaft
Connecting Rod
Crankshaft
Cylinder Bore
Cylinder Head
Cylinder Block
Intake Manifold
Oil Pan – Front and Rear Cover Alignment
Piston
Piston Rings
Valve Train
Valve Spring
Sealants and Adhesives
7.2 Lubrication System
8 Torque Wrench Specifications
8.1 Engine
8.2 Special Tool Fasteners
9 Special Tools
