New Product Information

New Product Information
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:
- 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
- The new service thread repair tools and service procedures are identified.
- A second design connecting rod bolt may be used. The proper fastener tightening value MUST be used with the correct bolt.

New Sealants and/or Adhesives
Canadian SPO part numbers have been added.

Engine Mechanical Diagnostic Procedure Revisions
All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system problem. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to Strategy Based Diagnosis or Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical.

New Special Tools Required
- The proper thread repair procedures for aluminum cylinder blocks and cylinder heads have been added.
- J 42078 is not required for installation of the second design seal and shim assembly.

A Component Comparison from the Previous Year
- All applications use the two-point engine coolant air bleed pipe system.
- All applications have a second design piston, with a graphite coated skirt.