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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002AVALANCHE 2500, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 948 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 6.6L (LB7) (REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 3 OF 4))
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWD
Section 948 (Engine Mechanical - 6.6L (Lb7) (Repair Instructions 3 Of 4))
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, RWDSECTION Section 948 (Engine Mechanical - 6.6L (Lb7) (Repair Instructions 3 Of 4))
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- Repair Instructions (Off-Vehicle - Part 3)
- Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
- Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Flywheel Cleaning and Inspection
- Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection
- Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
- Cylinder Head Disassemble
- Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve and Seat Grinding
- Cylinder Head Assemble
- Valve Lifters Cleaning and Inspection
- Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
- Piston Oil Cooling Nozzle Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection - Lower
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection - Lower
- Valve Rocker Arm Cover Cleaning and Inspection - Upper
- Fuel Injector Cleaning and Inspection
- Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Oil Filter Adapter and Oil Cooler Assembly Cleaning and Inspection
- Thermostat Housing Cleaning and Inspection
- Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Exhaust Pipe Cleaning and Inspection
- Exhaust Outlet Cleaning and Inspection
- Fuel Injection Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Turbocharger Cleaning and Inspection
- Engine Flywheel Housing Cleaning and Inspection
- Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Cleaning and Inspection (California Emissions)
- Vacuum Pump Cleaning and Inspection
- Thread Repair
- Fuel Line Torque Procedure
- Service Prior to Assembly
- Engine Prelubing
- Crankshaft and Bearings Installation
- Camshaft Installation
- Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
- Piston Oil Cooling Nozzle Installation
- Oil Pump Installation
- Oil Pump Pipe and Screen Assembly Installation
- Engine Front Cover Installation
- Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation
- Oil Filter Adapter and Oil Cooler Assembly Installation
- Water Pump Installation
- Fuel Injection Pump Installation
- Valve Lifter Installation
- Cylinder Head Gasket Selection
- Cylinder Head Installation - Left
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.