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Piston Ring Set: Remove & Replace

WARNING: This page is about the Sonoma Base, 2D Pickup, 2.5 A, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Includes: Remove carbon and Cylinder ridge, burnish Cylinders and replace Rod Bearings. Adjust Valves (where applicable). DOES NOT include Pin fit and/or align.

Applies ToNoteStandard HoursWarranty HoursSkill Level
Base,In-Line4,Automatic Trans, All Cylinders11.5A
Additional Procedure: PISTON RING SET: Remove & Replace:
In-Line4,Gas,2.5L Eng, Where Air Cond interferes add0.5A
w/Skid Plate add0.3A
Where Cruise Control interferes add0.2A
Where Elect Eng System interferes add0.5A
Where Engine Oil Cooler interferes add0.3A
Where Pwr Strg interferes add0.4A
Combination Procedure: MAIN BEARINGS: Remove & Replace:
In-Line4,2.5L Eng, All2.1A
Combination Procedure: PISTON OR ROD PIN: Remove & Replace:
DOES NOT include Pin fit and/or align.
Each0.3A
Combination Procedure: ROCKER ARM STUD: Remove & Replace:
Each Additional0.2B
One0.3B
Combination Procedure: VALVE: Grind Complete:
In-Line41.7A
Combination Procedure: VALVE LIFTERS (REMOVED): Clean:
Each Additional0.1B
One0.2B