The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight important technical
changes from the previous model year.
Changes may include one or more of the following items:
| • | Torque values and/or fastener tightening strategies |
| • | Changed engine specifications |
| • | New sealants and/or adhesives |
| • | Disassembly and assembly procedure revisions |
| • | Engine mechanical diagnostic procedure revisions |
| • | New special tools required |
| • | A component comparison from the previous year |
Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies
Torque values and fastener tightening strategies are carryover from
2001 L81.
Changed Engine Specifications
| • | Crankshaft stroke has been changed. |
| • | Cylinder bore has been changed. |
New Sealants and/or Adhesives
| • | A pipe sealant type material is used on the thermostat housing
bolts. |
| • | A new anaerobic gasket marker is used on the engine oil cooler
cover. |
| • | A new anaerobic gasket marker is used on the oil pan. |
Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
A new Engine Compression Test procedure has been added using a Tech
2.
