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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010MALIBU LT, 3.6 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 965 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.4L)COMPONENT LOCATORDISASSEMBLED VIEWSENGINE BLOCK AND COMPONENTS
2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 3.6 7
Engine Block and Components
2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 3.6 7SECTION Engine Block and Components
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| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Water Pump to Engine Block Seal |
| 2 | Water Pump |
| 3 | Water Transfer Pipe O-ring Seals |
| 4 | Water Transfer Pipe |
| 5 | Coolant Temperature Sensor |
| 6 | Thermostat Housing to Block Gasket |
| 7 | Thermostat Housing |
| 8 | Thermostat |
| 9 | Thermostat Gasket |
| 10 | Thermostat Housing Cap Bolt |
| 11 | Thermostat Housing Cap |
| 12 | Water Pipe Support Bracket |
| 13 | Water Pipe Support Bracket Bolt |
| 14 | Water Pipe Support Bracket Bolt Stud |
| 15 | Cylinder Head Gasket |
| 16 | Piston Ring Assembly |
| 17 | Piston Assembly |
| 18 | Connecting Rod |
| 19 | Connecting Rod Cap Bolt |
| 20 | Connecting Rod Bearing |
| 21 | Oil Filter Cap |
| 22 | Oil Filter Cap O-ring |
| 23 | Cylinder Head Alignment Pin |
| 24 | Oil Filter |
| 25 | Engine Block Gallery Plug |
| 26 | Engine Block to Transaxle Alignment Pin |
| 27 | Crankshaft Position Sensor |
| 28 | Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt |
| 29 | Oil Pressure Switch |
| 30 | Knock Sensor |
| 31 | Crankshaft Bearing - Upper |
| 32 | Crankshaft Rear Seal |
| 33 | Flywheel - Automatic Transmission |
| 34 | Manual Transaxle Flywheel |
| 35 | Manual Transaxle Flywheel Bolt |
| 36 | Automatic Transaxle Flywheel to Crankshaft Bolt |
| 37 | Crankshaft |
| 38 | Crankshaft Bearing - Lower |
| 39 | Lower Crankcase |
| 40 | Engine Oil Pan Alignment Pins |
| 41 | Lower Crankcase Perimeter Bolt |
| 42 | Engine Oil Pan |
| 43 | Air Pump Assembly |
| 44 | Air Pump Assembly Bolt |
| 45 | Air Pump Assembly Bolt |
| 46 | Engine Oil Pan Long Bolt |
| 47 | Engine Oil Pan Bolt |
| 48 | Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug |
| 49 | Lower Crankcase Main Bearing Bolt |
| 50 | Crankshaft Thrust Bearing - Lower |
| 51 | Crankshaft Thrust Bearing - Upper |
| 52 | Piston Oil Nozzle Assembly |
| 53 | Engine Block |
| 54 | Cylinder Bore Sleeve |
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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.