CHAPTER 4

ENGINE REMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION AND IN-CHASSIS REPAIRS

Objectives
Upon completion of this chapter, the student should be able to:
▼ Locate repair information in shop manuals.
▼ Safely and properly remove an engine from a vehicle.
▼ Disassemble an engine in an orderly manner.
▼ Select the most appropriate method of engine repair.

Lesson Hints:
Handouts:
1. Engine removal checklist
2. Engine teardown checklist
3. Firing orders fill-in
4. Engine parts checklist
5. Engine specifications fill-in

Demonstrations:
1. Service information retrieval
2. Mounting sling on engine
3. Ring ridge removal
4. Lifter removal
5. Damper removal
6. Piston/rod removal
7. Main and rod cap marking procedure
8. Cam removal
9. R and R crank sprocket and woodruff key

Reading Assignment:
Read pages 101–157 in Automotive Engines: Diagnosis, Repair, Rebuilding, 7E

Written Assignment:
Complete Chapter 4 Study Questions [found on p. 156 of Automotive Engines: Diagnosis,
Repair, Rebuilding, 7E]
Complete Chapter 4 ASE-Style Review Questions [found on pp. 156–157 of Automotive
Engines: Diagnosis, Repair, Rebuilding, 7E]

Answers to Study Questions:

1. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
2. 8th
3. Flat rate manual
4. TSB’s or technical service bulletins
5. A ground strap
6. Pressurized refrigerant will escape, which is a safety hazard
7. To prevent gas from siphoning out when gas expands; the vapor canister should be
plugged, too.
8. To keep oil in the pan from running back into the engine
9. Adjustable wrench on woodruff key, turn damper bolt with socket, flywheel turning
tool on starter ring gear

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 10. Rod bolt protectors or fuel hose
11. Keep them in order
12. No
13. By using a magnet
14. Clean the carbon off of the top and look for a marking
15. Core

Answers to ASE-Style Review Questions:

1. B
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. A

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