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Engine Mechanical
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6.0L
(LQ4, LQ9)

6-2 Engine Mechanical - 6.0L Engine
2002
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Engine Engine Mechanical - 6.0L 6-3
2002
Contents
Engine Mechanical - 6.0L
Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 7
Fastener Tightening Specifications ............................................................................................ 7
Engine Mechanical Specifications ............................................................................................ 10
Engine Mechanical Specifications (cont’d) .............................................................................. 11
Engine Mechanical Specifications (cont’d) .............................................................................. 12
GM SPO Group Numbers ........................................................................................................... 13
Sealers, Adhesives and Lubricants .......................................................................................... 14
Thread Repair Specifications ................................................. 15
Engine Block-Front View ........................................................................................................... 15
Engine Block-Rear View ............................................................................................................ 16
Engine Block-Left Side View ...................................................................................................... 17
Engine Block-Right Side View ................................................................................................... 18
Engine Block-Bottom View ........................................................................................................ 19
Engine Block-Top View .............................................................................................................. 21
Cylinder Head-Top View ............................................................................................................. 22
Cylinder Head-End View ............................................................................................................ 22
Cylinder Head-Exhaust Manifold Deck View ............................................................................ 23
Cylinder Head-Intake Manifold Deck View ................................................................................ 24
Component Locator ................................................................................................................... 25
Disassembled Views .................................................................................................................. 25
Intake Manifold/Upper Engine ................................................................................................... 25
Cylinder Head/Upper Engine ..................................................................................................... 27
Lower Front of Engine ............................................................................................................... 28
Lower Engine Assembly ............................................................................................................ 29
Cylinder Head Assembly (Aluminum) ....................................................................................... 31
Oil Pump Assembly ................................................................................................................... 32
Engine Identification .................................................................................................................. 32
Repair Instructions ................................................................. 34
Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal ..................................................................................... 34
Crankshaft Balancer Removal .................................................................................................. 36
Tools Required ........................................................................................................................... 36
Engine Flywheel Removal ......................................................................................................... 37
Clutch Pilot Bearing Removal ................................................................................................... 38
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal ....................................................................................... 39
Exhaust Manifold Removal-Left ................................................................................................ 40
Exhaust Manifold Removal-Right ............................................................................................. 40
Water Pump Removal ................................................................................................................. 41
Throttle Body Removal .............................................................................................................. 41
Fuel Rail and Injectors Removal ............................................................................................... 42
Intake Manifold Removal ............................................................................................................ 43
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Removal ............................................................................................... 45
Engine Valley Cover Removal ................................................................................................... 46

6-4 Engine Mechanical - 6.0L Engine
2002
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Left Side) .......................................................................... 47
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Removal (Right Side) ....................................................................... 48
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Removal .............................................................................. 50
Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side ........................................................................................... 51
Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side ......................................................................................... 51
Valve Lifter Removal .................................................................................................................. 52
Oil Filter, Adapter and Pan Cover Removal .............................................................................. 53
Oil Pan Removal ......................................................................................................................... 54
Engine Front Cover Removal .................................................................................................... 56
Engine Rear Cover Removal .........................................................................................................
57
Oil Pump, Pump Screen and Deflector Removal ..................................................................... 58
Timing Chain and Sprockets Removal ..................................................................................... 59
Camshaft Removal ..................................................................................................................... 60
Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearing Removal ....................................................................... 61
Crankshaft and Bearings Removal ........................................................................................... 63
Engine Block Plug Removal ...................................................................................................... 65
Engine Block Clean and Inspect ............................................................................................... 69
Cylinder Boring and Honing ...................................................................................................... 70
Boring Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................... 70
Honing Procedure ..................................................................................................................................................... 70
Deglazing Procedure ................................................................................................................................................ 71
Crankshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect ........................................................................... 72
Cleaning Procedure .................................................................................................................................................. 72
Inspection procedure ................................................................................................................................................ 72
Measuring Main Bearing Clearance .......................................................................................... 76
Measuring Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance ....................................................................................................... 80
Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect .................................................................................. 81
Engine Flywheel Clean and Inspect .......................................................................................... 82
Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble ............................................................................... 83
Press Fit Piston Pin .................................................................................................................................................. 83
Full-Floating Piston Pin ........................................................................................................................................... 85
Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearings Clean and Inspect ..................................................... 86
Piston and Pin .......................................................................................................................................................... 86
Connecting Rod and Bearings ................................................................................................................................. 89
Measuring Piston Ring End Gap .............................................................................................................................. 91
Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble .................................................................................... 91
Press Fit Piston Pin .................................................................................................................................................. 91
Full-Floating Piston Pin ........................................................................................................................................... 95
Camshaft Bearing Removal ....................................................................................................... 96
Tool Usage Information .............................................................................................................. 97
Bearing, Expander and Expander Driver Information ............................................................................................. 97
Tool Assembly and Operation .................................................................................................................................. 98
Camshaft and Bearings Clean and Inspect .............................................................................. 99
Camshaft Bearing Installation ................................................................................................. 101
Measuring Camshaft Lobe Lift ............................................................................................................................... 101
Timing Chain and Sprockets Clean and Inspect ................................................................... 102
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rods Clean and Inspect .......................................................... 103
Valve Lifters and Guides Clean and Inspect .......................................................................... 105
Cylinder Head Disassemble .................................................................................................... 106

Engine Engine Mechanical - 6.0L 6-5
2002
Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect ........................................................................................... 108
Valve Guide Reaming/Valve and Seat Grinding ..................................................................... 110
Valve Guide Reaming .............................................................................................................................................. 110
Valve and Seat Grinding ......................................................................................................................................... 112
Cylinder Head Assemble ......................................................................................................... 115
Oil Pump Disassemble ............................................................................................................. 118
Oil Pump Clean and Inspect .................................................................................................... 121
Oil Pump Assemble .................................................................................................................. 123
Engine Front Cover Clean and Inspect .................................................................................. 125
Engine Rear Cover Clean and Inspect ................................................................................... 126
Engine Valley Cover Clean and Inspect .................................................................................. 126
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Clean and Inspect .......................................................................... 127
Oil Pan Clean and Inspect ........................................................................................................ 128
Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect .......................................................................................... 131
Cleaning Procedure ................................................................................................................................................ 131
Inspection Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 132
Exhaust Manifold Clean and Inspect ...................................................................................... 134
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Clean and Inspect ............................................................................. 135
Water Pump Clean and Inspect ............................................................................................... 136
Thread Repair ........................................................................................................................... 137
General Thread Repair ............................................................................................................................................ 137
Cylinder Head Bolt Hole Thread Repair ................................................................................................................. 140
Main Cap Bolt Hole Thread Repair .......................................................................................... 144
Service Prior to Assembly ....................................................................................................... 148
Engine Block Plug Installation ................................................................................................ 150
Crankshaft and Bearings Installation ..................................................................................... 153
Piston, Connecting Rod and Bearing Installation ................................................................. 156
Piston Selection ...................................................................................................................................................... 156
Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 158
Camshaft Installation ............................................................................................................... 161
Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation ............................................................................... 162
Oil Pump, Pump Screen and Deflector Installation ................................................................ 164
Engine Rear Cover Installation ............................................................................................... 165
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation ...................................................................................... 168
Engine Front Cover Installation .............................................................................................. 168
Crankshaft Front Cover Oil Seal Installation .......................................................................... 170
Oil Pan Installation .................................................................................................................... 171
Oil Filter, Adapter and Pan Cover Installation ......................................................................... 174
Valve Lifter Installation ............................................................................................................. 175
Cylinder Head Installation (Left Side) ..................................................................................... 176
Cylinder Head Installation (Right Side) ................................................................................... 178
Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Installation ........................................................................ 180
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Left ............................................................................. 181
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Installation - Right .......................................................................... 182
Engine Valley Cover Installation .............................................................................................. 184
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Installation ......................................................................................... 185
Intake Manifold Installation ...................................................................................................... 187
Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation .......................................................................................... 190
Water Pump Installation ........................................................................................................... 191

6-6 Engine Mechanical - 6.0L Engine
2002
Throttle Body Installation ........................................................................................................ 191
Exhaust Manifold Installation - Left ......................................................................................... 192
Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right ...................................................................................... 193
Clutch Pilot Bearing Installation .............................................................................................. 194
Oil Level Indicator and Tube Installation ................................................................................. 194
Engine Flywheel Installation .................................................................................................... 195
Crankshaft Balancer Installation ............................................................................................. 197
Description and Operation ................................................... 200
Engine Component Description ............................................................................................. 200
Camshaft and Drive System ................................................................................................................................... 200
Crankshaft ............................................................................................................................................................... 200
Cylinder Heads ........................................................................................................................................................ 200
Engine Block ........................................................................................................................................................... 201
Exhaust Manifolds .................................................................................................................................................. 201
Intake Manifold ........................................................................................................................................................ 201
Oil Pan ..................................................................................................................................................................... 201
Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly .................................................................................................................. 201
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Assemblies ..................................................................................................................... 201
Valve Train ............................................................................................................................................................... 201
Product Information ................................................................................................................. 201
Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies .......................................................................................... 201
Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions ................................................................................................ 201
Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions ........................................................................................... 201
Lubrication Description ........................................................ 202
Lubrication Flow Schematic .................................................................................................... 202
Lower Front of Engine ............................................................................................................. 203
Separating Parts ....................................................................................................................... 204
Cleanliness and Care ............................................................................................................... 204
Replacing Engine Gaskets ...................................................................................................... 204
Gasket Reuse and Applying Sealant ...................................................................................................................... 204
Separating Components ......................................................................................................................................... 204
Cleaning Gasket Surfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 204
Assembling Components ....................................................................................................................................... 204
Use of RTV and Anaerobic Sealer .......................................................................................... 205
Sealant Types .......................................................................................................................................................... 205
Aerobic Type Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) Sealant ............................................................................... 205
Anaerobic Type Gasket Eliminator Sealant ........................................................................................................... 205
Anaerobic Type Threadlock Sealant ....................................................................................................................... 206
Anaerobic Type Pipe Sealant .................................................................................................................................. 206
Tools and Equipment ............................................................................................................... 206
Special Tools ......................................................................... 207

Engine Engine Mechanical - 6.0L 6-7
2002
Engine Mechanical - 6.0L
Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Specification
Application Metric English
Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Bolts 10 N•m 89 lb in
Camshaft Retainer Bolts 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Camshaft Sensor Bolt 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 35 N•m 26 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolts-First Design (First Pass) 20 N•m 15 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolts-First Design (Final Pass) 60 degrees
Connecting Rod Bolts-Second Design (First Pass) 20 N•m 15 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolts-Second Design (Final Pass) 75 degrees
Coolant Temperature Gauge Sensor 20 N•m 15 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (Installation Pass-to Ensure the Balancer is
Completely Installed 330 N•m 240 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (First Pass-Install a NEW Bolt After the
Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final
Passes) 50 N•m 37 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (Final Pass) 140 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (Inner Bolts-First Pass in Sequence) 20 N•m 15 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (Inner Bolts-Final Pass in Sequence) 80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (Outer Studs-First Pass in Sequence) 20 N•m 15 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolts (Outer Studs-Final Pass in Sequence) 51 degrees
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nuts 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolts (First Pass-all M11 Bolts in Sequence) 30 N•m 22 lb ft
Cylinder Head Bolts (Second Pass-all M11 Bolts in Sequence) 90 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass-all M11 Bolts in Sequence-Excluding
the Medium Length Bolts at the Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head) 90 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (Final Pass-all M11 Medium Length Bolts at the
Front and Rear of Each Cylinder Head in Sequence) 50 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (M8 Inner Bolts in Sequence) 30 N•m 22 lb ft
Cylinder Head Coolant Plug 20 N•m 15 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plugs 60 N•m 44 lb ft
Engine Block Heater 40 N•m 30 lb ft
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plugs 60 N•m 44 lb ft
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts 12 N•m 106 lb in
Engine Flywheel Bolts (First Pass) 20 N•m 15 lb ft
Engine Flywheel Bolts (Second Pass) 50 N•m 37 lb ft
Engine Flywheel Bolts (Final Pass) 100 N•m 74 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolts 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Engine Rear Cover Bolts 25 N•m 18 lb ft

6-8 Engine Mechanical - 6.0L Engine
2002
Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Specification
Application Metric English
Engine Service Lift Bracket M10 Bolts 50 N•m 37 lb ft
Engine Service Lift Bracket M8 Bolt 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Engine Sight Shield Bolts 10 N•m 89 lb in
Engine Sight Shield Bracket Bolts 5 N•m 45 lb in
Engine Valley Cover Bolts 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolts (First Pass) 15 N•m 11 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolts (Final Pass) 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts 9 N•m 80 lb in
Fuel Rail Bolts 10 N•m 89 lb in
Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Bolts 3.8 N•m 34 lb in
Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Bolt 50 N•m 37 lb ft
Ignition Coil-to-Bracket Bolts 8 N•m 71 lb in
Ignition Coil Bracket-to-Valve Rocker Arm Cover Studs 12 N•m 106 lb in
Intake Manifold Bolts (First Pass in Sequence) 5 N•m 44 lb in
Intake Manifold Bolts (Final Pass in Sequence) 10 N•m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold Wiring Harness Stud 10 N•m 89 lb in
Knock Sensors 20 N•m 15 lb ft
Oil Filter 30 N•m 22 lb ft
Oil Filter Fitting 55 N•m 40 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Oil Level Sensor 13 N•m 115 lb in
Oil Pan Baffle Bolts 12 N•m 106 lb in
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt (Left Side) 9 N•m 80 lb in
Oil Pan Closeout Cover Bolt (Right Side) 9 N•m 80 lb in
Oil Pan Cover Bolts 12 N•m 106 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan M8 Bolts (Oil Pan-to-Engine Block and Oil Pan-to-Front Cover) 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan M6 Bolts (Oil Pan-to-Rear Cover) 12 N•m 106 lb in
Oil Pressure Sensor 20 N•m 15 lb ft
Oil Pump-to-Engine Block Bolts 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolts 12 N•m 106 lb in
Oil Pump Relief Valve Plug 12 N•m 106 lb in
Oil Pump Screen Nuts 25 N•m 18 lb ft
Oil Pump Screen-to-Oil Pump Bolt 12 N•m 106 lb in
Spark Plugs-New 20 N•m 15 lb ft
Spark Plugs-All Subsequent Installations 15 N•m 11 lb ft
Throttle Body Nuts 10 N•m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Studs 6 N•m 53 lb in
Valve Lifter Guide Bolts 12 N•m 106 lb in
Valve Rocker Arm Bolts 30 N•m 22 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolts 12 N•m 106 lb in
Water Inlet Housing Bolts 15 N•m 11 lb ft
Water Pump Bolts (First Pass) 15 N•m 11 lb ft

Engine Engine Mechanical - 6.0L 6-9
2002
Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Specification
Application Metric English
Water Pump Bolts (Final Pass) 30 N•m 22 lb ft
Water Pump Cover Bolts 15 N•m 11 lb ft

6-10 Engine Mechanical - 6.0L Engine
2002
Engine Mechanical Specifications
Specification
Application Metric English
General Data
Engine Type V8
Displacement 6.0L 364 CID
Bore 101.618-101.636 mm 4.0007-4.0014 in
Stroke 92.0 mm 3.622 in
Compression Ratio - LQ4 9.40:1
Compression Ratio - LQ9 10.0:1
Firing Order 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug Gap 1.524 mm 0.060 in
Lubrication System
Oil Capacity (without Oil Filter Change) 4.73 Liters 5.0 Quarts
Oil Capacity (with Oil Filter Change) 5.68 Liters 6.0 Quarts
41 kPa at 6.0 psig at
1,000 engine rpm 1,000 engine rpm
Oil Pressure (Minimum-Hot) 124 kPa at 18.0 psig at
2,000 engine rpm 2,000 engine rpm
165 kPa at 24.0 psig at
4,000 engine rpm 4,000 engine rpm
Oil Type 5W-30
Camshaft
End Play 0.025-0.305 mm 0.001-0.012 in
Journal Diameter 54.99-55.04 mm 2.164-2.166 in
Journal Diameter Out-of-Round 0.025 mm 0.001 in
Lobe Lift (Exhaust) 7.13 mm 0.281 in
Lobe Lift (Intake) 6.96 mm 0.274 in
Runout (Measured at the Intermediate Journals) 0.05 mm 0.002 in
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod Bearing Bore Diameter 56.505-56.525 mm 2.224-2.225 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Bore Out-of-Round - LQ4 0.004-0.008 mm 0.00015-0.0003 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Bore Out-of-Round - LQ9 0.006 mm 0.00023 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Production) 0.023-0.065 mm 0.0009-0.0025 in
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance (Service Limit) 0.023-0.076 mm 0.0009-0.003 in
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.11-0.51 mm 0.00433-0.02 in
Crankshaft
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Production) 0.020-0.052 mm 0.0008-0.0021 in
Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (Service Limit) 0.020-0.065 mm 0.0008-0.0025 in
Crankshaft Connecting Rod Journal Diameter (Production) 53.318-53.338 mm 2.0991-2.0999 in
Crankshaft Connecting Rod Journal Diameter (Service Limit) 53.308 mm (Minimum) 2.0987 in (Minimum)
Crankshaft Connecting Rod Journal Taper (Production) 0.005 mm (Maximum for 1/2 0.0002 in (Maximum for 1/2
of the Journal Length) of the Journal Length)
Crankshaft Connecting Rod Journal Taper (Service Limit) 0.02 mm (Maximum) 0.00078 in (Maximum)
Crankshaft Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round (Production) 0.005 mm 0.0002 in
Crankshaft Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round (Service Limit) 0.01 mm 0.0004 in
Crankshaft End Play 0.04-0.2 mm 0.0015-0.0078 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter (Production) 64.993-65.007 mm 2.558-2.559 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter (Service Limit) 64.993 mm 2.558 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round (Production) 0.003 mm 0.0001 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round (Service Limit) 0.008 mm 0.0003 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Taper (Production) 0.01 mm 0.0004 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Taper (Service Limit) 0.02 mm 0.00078 in
Crankshaft Reluctor Ring Runout (Measured 1.0 mm (0.04 in) Below
the Tooth Diameter) 0.7 mm (Maximum) 0.028 in (Maximum)
Crankshaft Runout (at Rear Flange) 0.05 mm (Maximum) 0.002 in (Maximum)
Crankshaft Thrust Wall Runout 0.025 mm 0.001 in
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