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The purpose of New Product Information is to highlight or indicate important product changes from the previous model year.

Changes may include one or more of the following items:

    • A component comparison from the previous year
    • Fastener changes
    • 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

Component Comparison

Removed the EGR valve pipe gasket.

Fastener Changes

No fastener changes from 2001.

Torque Values and/or Fastener Tightening Strategies

No torque value or fastener tightening strategy changes from 2001.

Changed Engine Specifications

Engine mechanical specifications remain the same as the 2001 products.

New Sealants and/or Adhesives

Sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) removed from knock sensor.

Disassembly and Assembly Procedure Revisions

    • Engine mount strut and engine lift bracket removal and installation deleted
    • Piston and connecting rod assembly
    • Valve guide reaming/valve and seat grinding
    • Cylinder head assembly
    • Piston, connecting rod, bearing clean and inspect
    • Valve rocker arm and pushrod installation

Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions

No engine mechanical diagnostic changes from 2001.

New Special Tools Required

J 5825-A has been removed for 2002.