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• MODEL SELECTION INDEX
• MY2005 VZ Series - Service Information
• Section 6A1 Engine Mechanical – V6
  • 1 General Information
    • 1.1 Engine Components
      • Major Component Assemblies
      • Intake Manifold Assembly
      • Engine Front Cover
      • Camshaft Timing Components
      • Camshaft Cover Assembly
      • Cylinder Head Assembly
      • Oil Pump
      • Engine Block Assembly
      • Pistons, Rings, Bearing and Connecting Rod
      • Oil Pan Assembly (RWD Vehicles)
      • Oil Pan Assembly (AWD Vehicles)
      • Oil Filter Assembly
    • 1.2 Engine Serial Number
    • 1.3 Engine Construction
      • Cylinder Block
      • Cylinder Heads
      • Crankshaft
      • Pistons, Pins and Connecting Rods
      • Camshaft Drive System
      • Camshaft Position Actuator Control System
      • Intake Manifold (Alloytec 190 / High Output)
    • 1.4 Engine Lubrication System
      • Lubrication Description
    • 1.5 Service Notes
      • Cleanliness and Care
      • Replacing Engine Gaskets
        • Re-Using Gaskets and Applying Sealants
        • Separating Components
        • Cleaning Gasket Surfaces
        • Assembling Components
      • Use of Room Temperature Vulcanising and Anaerobic Sealer
        • Room Temperature Vulcanising Sealer
        • Anaerobic Sealer
        • Pipe Joint Compound
      • Separating Parts
      • Tools and Equipment
      • Fasteners
        • Clamp Load
        • Torque Angle and Torque to Yield Fasteners
  • 2 Diagnosis
    • 2.1 Engine Diagnosis
    • 2.2 Symptoms
      • Strategy Based Diagnosis
      • Visual / Physical Inspection
      • Intermittent
    • 2.3 Engine Misfire without Internal Engine Noises
    • 2.4 Engine Misfire with Abnormal Internal Lower Engine Noise
    • 2.5 Engine Misfire with Abnormal Valve Train Noise
    • 2.6 Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption
    • 2.7 Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption
    • 2.8 Engine Noise on Start-up, but only Lasting a Few Seconds
    • 2.9 Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
    • 2.10 Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
    • 2.11 Engine Noise Under Load
    • 2.12 Engine Will Not Crank – Crankshaft Will Not Rotate
    • 2.13 Coolant in Combustion Chamber
      • Definition
    • 2.14 Coolant in Engine Oil
      • Definition
    • 2.15 Engine Compression Test
      • Preliminary Steps
      • Engine Cylinder Compression Test
      • Test Result Evaluation
    • 2.16 Cylinder Leakage Test
    • 2.17 Engine Oil Consumption Diagnosis
      • Definition
    • 2.18 Engine Oil Leak Diagnosis
      • Introduction
      • Locating and Identifying the Leak
      • Visual Inspection
      • Powder Method
      • Black Light and Dye Method
      • Possible Causes for Engine Oil Leaks
    • 2.19 Engine Oil Pressure Diagnosis
    • 2.20 Accessory Drive Belt Diagnosis
      • Tension Check
      • Inspect
      • Drive Belt Chirp
        • Definition
        • Diagnostic Aids
        • Test Description
        • Diagnostic Table
      • Drive Belt Squeal
        • Definition
        • Diagnostic Aids
        • Test Description
        • Diagnostic Table
      • Drive Belt Whine
        • Definition
        • Diagnostic Aids
        • Test Description
        • Diagnostic Table
      • Drive Belt Rumble
        • Definition
        • Diagnostic Aids
        • Test Description
        • Diagnostic Table
      • Drive Belt Vibration
        • Definition
        • Diagnostic Aids
        • Test Description
        • Diagnostic Table
      • Drive Belt Falls Off
        • Definition
        • Diagnostic Aids
        • Test Description
        • Diagnostic Table
      • Drive Belt Excessive Wear
        • Definition
        • Diagnostic Aids
        • Test Description
        • Diagnostic Table
      • Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
        • Diagnostic Table
  • 3 Minor Service Operations
    • 3.1 Engine Dress Cover
      • Remove
      • Reinstall
    • 3.2 Engine Oil
      • Check
      • Replace
      • Pressure Check
    • 3.3 Oil Filter Cartridge
      • Replace
    • 3.4 Oil Filter Adaptor
      • Remove
      • Reinstall
    • 3.5 Oil Level Indicator Tube
      • RWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Reinstall
      • AWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Reinstall
    • 3.6 Accessory Drive Belt
      • RWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Reinstall
      • AWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Reinstall
    • 3.7 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley
      • Remove
      • Reinstall
    • 3.8 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly
      • RWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Reinstall
      • AWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Reinstall
    • 3.9 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket (AWD Vehicle)
      • Remove
      • Reinstall
    • 3.10 A/C Drive Belt (AWD Vehicle)
      • Remove
      • Reinstall
    • 3.11 A/C Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly (AWD Vehicle)
      • Remove
      • Reinstall
    • 3.12 Power Steering Reservoir and Pump Brackets
      • Remove
      • Reinstall
    • 3.13 Upper Intake Manifold
      • Remove
      • Disassemble
      • Clean
      • Inspect
      • Reassemble
      • Reinstall
    • 3.14 Intake Manifold Assembly – Complete
      • Remove
      • Disassemble
      • Clean
      • Inspect
      • Reassemble
      • Reinstall
    • 3.15 Exhaust Manifold Assembly
      • Remove
      • Disassemble
      • Clean
      • Inspect
      • Reinstall
    • 3.16 Camshaft Cover
      • Remove
      • Clean and Inspect
      • Reinstall
    • 3.17 Crankshaft Balancer Assembly
      • Remove
      • Clean and Inspect
      • Reinstall
    • 3.18 Crankshaft Front Seal
      • Replace
    • 3.19 Front Cover Assembly
      • Remove
      • Disassemble
      • Clean
      • Inspect
      • Reassemble
      • Reinstall
    • 3.20 Timing Chains, Tensioners, Shoes and Guides
      • Primary and Left-hand Secondary Timing Chain Installation
        • Alloytec 190 / High Output
        • Alloytec
      • Right-hand Secondary Timing Chain Installation
        • Alloytec 190 / High Output
        • Alloytec
      • Remove
        • Right-hand Secondary Timing Chain
        • Primary Timing Chain
        • Left-hand Secondary Timing Chain
      • Clean
      • Inspect
        • Timing Chains
        • Camshaft Intermediate Driveshaft Sprockets
        • Inlet and Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator
        • Crankshaft Sprocket
        • Primary Timing Chain Upper Guide
        • Primary Timing Chain Lower Guide
        • Primary Timing Chain Tensioner
        • Left-hand Secondary Timing Chain Guide
        • Left-hand Secondary Timing Chain Shoe
        • Left-hand Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
        • Right-hand Secondary Timing Chain Guide
        • Right-hand Secondary Timing Chain Shoe
        • Right-hand Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner
      • Reinstall
        • Left-hand Secondary Timing Chain Components
        • Primary Timing chain Components
        • Right-hand Secondary Timing Chain Components
    • 3.21 Oil Pump Assembly
      • Remove
      • Disassemble
      • Clean
      • Inspect
      • Reassemble
      • Reinstall
    • 3.22 Camshaft Position Actuators (Alloytec 190 / High Output) and Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket (Alloytec) Assembly
      • Remove
        • Right-hand Side
        • Left-hand Side
      • Clean
      • Inspect
        • Camshaft Position Actuator
        • Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket (Alloytec)
      • Reinstall
    • 3.23 Camshaft
      • Remove
        • Right-hand Side
        • Left-hand Side
      • Clean
      • Inspect
        • Camshaft Visual Inspection
        • Camshaft Measurement
      • Reinstall
        • Right-hand Side
        • Left-hand Side
    • 3.24 Rocker Arm
      • Remove
      • Clean and Inspect
      • Reinstall
    • 3.25 Stationary Hydraulic Lash Adjuster
      • Remove
      • Clean and Inspect
      • Reinstall
    • 3.26 Cylinder Head Assembly
      • Remove
        • Right-hand Side (Bank 1) Cylinder Head
        • Left-hand Side (Bank 2) Cylinder Head
      • Disassemble
      • Clean
      • Inspect
        • Visual Inspection
        • Cylinder Head Measurement
        • Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
        • Valve and Seat Grinding
      • Assemble
      • Reinstall
        • Right-hand Side (Bank 1) Cylinder Head
        • Left-hand Side (Bank 2) Cylinder Head
    • 3.27 Engine Mounts and Brackets
      • RWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Inspect
        • Reinstall
      • AWD Vehicle
        • Right-hand Side
        • Left-hand Side
  • 4 Major Service Operations
    • 4.1 Engine Assembly
      • RWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Disassemble
        • Reassemble
        • Reinstall
      • AWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Disassemble
        • Reassemble
        • Reinstall
    • 4.2 Oil Pan and Oil Pump Suction Pipe Assembly
      • RWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Disassemble
        • Clean
        • Inspect
        • Reassemble
        • Reinstall
      • AWD Vehicle
        • Remove
        • Disassemble, Clean, Inspect and Reassemble
        • Reinstall
    • 4.3 Flexplate Assembly
      • Remove
      • Clean
      • Inspect
      • Reinstall
    • 4.4 Crankshaft Rear Seal and Plate Assembly
      • Remove
      • Reinstall
    • 4.5 Pistons, Pins, Rings, Connecting Rods and Big-end Bearings
      • Remove
      • Disassemble
      • Clean and Inspect
        • Piston Cleaning Procedure
        • Piston Inspection Procedure
        • Piston Measurement
        • Piston Ring Measurement
        • Connecting Rod Cleaning Procedure
        • Connecting Rod Visual Inspection Procedure
        • Connecting Rod Measurement Procedure
      • Reassemble
        • Piston and Piston Pin
        • Piston Ring
        • Connecting Rod Bearing
      • Reinstall
        • Piston Connecting Rod and Connecting Rod Bearing Installation
        • Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance Measurement Procedure
        • Connecting Rod Final Assembly Procedure
    • 4.6 Crankshaft and Main Bearings
      • Crankshaft End Play Measurement
      • Remove
        • Crankshaft Bearing
      • Clean and Inspect
        • Crankshaft and Main Bearing Cleaning
        • Crankshaft and Main Bearing Visual Inspection
        • Crankshaft Main Bearing Inspection
        • Crankshaft Measurement
      • Reinstall
        • Crankshaft Bearing Installation Procedure
        • Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance Measurement
        • Crankshaft Final Installation Procedure
    • 4.7 Cylinder Block
      • Disassemble
      • Clean
      • Inspect
        • Visual Inspection
        • Measuring Cylinder Bore Diameter
        • Measuring Cylinder Bore Taper
        • Measuring Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round
        • Deck Flatness Inspection
      • Reassemble
    • 4.8 Thread Repairs
      • General Information
      • General Thread Repair
      • Main Bearing Cap Bolt Hole Thread Repair
      • Cylinder Head Bolt Hole Thread Repair
    • 4.9 Thread Repair Specifications
      • Left-hand Cylinder Head Camshaft Cover Face
      • Left-hand Cylinder Head Front Face
      • Left-hand Cylinder Head Intake Face
      • Left-hand Cylinder Head Exhaust Face
      • Left-hand Cylinder Head Rear Face
      • Right-hand Cylinder Head Camshaft Cover Face
      • Right-hand Cylinder Head Front Face
      • Right-hand Cylinder Head Intake Face
      • Right-hand Cylinder Head Exhaust Face
      • Right-hand Cylinder Head Rear Face
      • Engine Block Front
      • Engine Block Left-hand Side
      • Engine Block Right-hand Side
      • Engine Block Rear
      • Engine Block Bottom
      • Engine Block Left-hand Deck Face
      • Engine Block Right-hand Deck Face
      • Engine Front Cover
      • Upper Intake Manifold Top
      • Upper Intake Manifold Front
      • Upper Intake Manifold Rear
      • Lower Intake Manifold Top
      • Oil Pan Front
      • Oil Pan Rear
      • Oil Pan Bottom
  • 5 Specifications
  • 6 Torque Wrench Specifications
  • 7 Special Tools