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2013 GMC Terrain FWD L4-2.4L
Overhaul Procedure Steps
2013 GMC Terrain FWD L4-2.4LSECTION Overhaul Procedure Steps
ENGINE OVERHAUL
NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the engine.
^ For the specific step listed below, refer to that step under "Repair Instructions". Repair Instructions
1. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
2. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
3. Engine Flywheel Removal
4. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
5. Exhaust Manifold Removal
6. Intake Manifold Removal
7. Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
8. Camshaft Cover Removal
9. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal
10. Camshaft Timing Chain and Tensioner Removal
11. Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal
12. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Removal
13. Balance Shaft Removal
14. Water Pump Removal
15. Cylinder Head Removal
16. Oil Pan Removal
17. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
18. Lower Crankcase Removal
19. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
20. Engine Block Disassemble
21. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
22. Cylinder Boring and Honing
23. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
24. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
25. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
26. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
27. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
28. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
29. Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
30. Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
31. Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
32. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
33.Cylinder Head Disassemble
34. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
35. Valve and Seat Grinding
36. Cylinder Head Assemble
37. Oil Pump Disassemble
38. Oil Pump Assemble
39. Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection
40. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
41. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
42. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
43. Thread Repair
44. Service Prior to Assembly
45. Engine Block Assemble
46. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
47. Lower Crankcase Installation
48. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
49. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
50. Cylinder Head Installation
51. Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Installation
52. Balance Shaft Installation
53. Water Pump Installation
54. Balance Shaft to Engine Timing
55. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Installation
56. Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Installation
57. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
58. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
59. Oil Pan Installation
60. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
61. Camshaft Cover Installation
62. Oil Filter with Cap and Seal Installation
63. Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
64. Intake Manifold Installation
65. Exhaust Manifold Installation
66. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
67. Engine Flywheel Installation
68. Engine Prelubing
NOTE: This article lists the sequential steps necessary to overhaul the engine.
^ For the specific step listed below, refer to that step under "Repair Instructions". Repair Instructions
1. Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
2. Crankshaft Balancer Removal
3. Engine Flywheel Removal
4. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
5. Exhaust Manifold Removal
6. Intake Manifold Removal
7. Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal
8. Camshaft Cover Removal
9. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Removal
10. Camshaft Timing Chain and Tensioner Removal
11. Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Removal
12. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Removal
13. Balance Shaft Removal
14. Water Pump Removal
15. Cylinder Head Removal
16. Oil Pan Removal
17. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
18. Lower Crankcase Removal
19. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
20. Engine Block Disassemble
21. Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
22. Cylinder Boring and Honing
23. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
24. Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
25. Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
26. Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
27. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
28. Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
29. Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
30. Camshaft Timing Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
31. Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
32. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Sprocket Cleaning and Inspection
33.Cylinder Head Disassemble
34. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
35. Valve and Seat Grinding
36. Cylinder Head Assemble
37. Oil Pump Disassemble
38. Oil Pump Assemble
39. Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection
40. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
41. Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
42. Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
43. Thread Repair
44. Service Prior to Assembly
45. Engine Block Assemble
46. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
47. Lower Crankcase Installation
48. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
49. Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
50. Cylinder Head Installation
51. Intake and Exhaust Camshaft, Bearing Cap, and Lash Adjuster Installation
52. Balance Shaft Installation
53. Water Pump Installation
54. Balance Shaft to Engine Timing
55. Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Installation
56. Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Installation
57. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
58. Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Installation
59. Oil Pan Installation
60. Crankshaft Balancer Installation
61. Camshaft Cover Installation
62. Oil Filter with Cap and Seal Installation
63. Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation
64. Intake Manifold Installation
65. Exhaust Manifold Installation
66. Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation
67. Engine Flywheel Installation
68. Engine Prelubing
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.