Buick Enclave: Engine Overhaul Procedures
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NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not necessarily relate to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes of cleaning, inspection, assembly and machine shop practice are included.
Always refer to appropriate engine overhaul article, if available, in the ENGINES section for complete overhaul procedures and specifications for the vehicle being repaired.
DESCRIPTION
Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not necessarily relate to a specific engine or system.
Illustrations and procedures have been chosen to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of cleaning, inspection, and assembly processes are included.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engine may be identified from Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) stamped on a metal tab. Metal tab may be located in different locations depending on manufacturer. Engine identification number or serial number is located on cylinder block. Location varies with each manufacturer.
- Inspection Procedures
- Cleaning Procedures
- Component Cleaning
- Cylinder Head Replacement
- Cylinder Head Overhaul
- Pistons, Connecting Rods & Bearings
- Crankshaft & Main Bearings
- Camshaft
- Timing Chains & Belts
- Timing Gears
- Oil Pump
- Break-in Procedure
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Inspection Procedures
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NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not
necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to gui
Cleaning Procedures
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NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not
necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to gui
Component Cleaning
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NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not
necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to gui
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Description and Operation
COOLING FAN DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fig. 49: Cooling Fan Description and Operation
The engine cooling fan system consists of 2 electrical cooling fans and 3 fan
relays. The relays are arranged in a
series/parallel (S/P) configuration that allows the engine control module (ECM)
to operate both f
Propeller Shaft
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
ADHESIVES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND SEALERS
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
PROPELLER SHAFT DIAGNOSIS
Fig. 1: View Of Propeller Shaft
Review the propeller shaft syste
