GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Buick
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2004
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Rendezvous - FWD
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Engine
🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7)
Engine
All Visual Identification
Engine Identification
Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment
Camshaft Cleaning and Inspection
Camshaft Cover Cleaning and Inspection
Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Mount Inspection
Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Lifters Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Rocker Arm Cleaning and Inspection
Valve Spring Inspection and Measurement
Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Diagnostic Procedures
Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Valve Train Noise
Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption
Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption
Coolant in Combustion Chamber
Coolant in Engine Oil
Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis
Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
Engine Compression Test
Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
Engine Noise Under Load
Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate
Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly
Camshaft Cover Assemble
Camshaft Cover Disassemble
Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side
Camshaft Cover Installation - Right Side
Camshaft Cover Removal - Left Side
Camshaft Cover Removal - Right Side
Camshaft Installation - Left Side
Camshaft Installation - Right Side
Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Idler Installation - Left Side
Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Idler Installation - Right Side
Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Idler Removal - Left Side
Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Idler Removal - Right Side
Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Exhaust
Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Left Side Intake
Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Exhaust
Camshaft Position Actuator Installation - Right Side Intake
Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Exhaust
Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Left Side Intake
Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Exhaust
Camshaft Position Actuator Removal - Right Side Intake
Camshaft Removal - Left Side
Camshaft Removal - Right Side
Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal
Crankshaft Sprocket Installation
Crankshaft Sprocket Removal
Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side
Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side
Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side
Cylinder Head Removal - Right Side
Engine Block Assemble
Engine Block Disassemble
Oil Pump Assemble
Oil Pump Disassemble
Oil Pump Installation
Oil Pump Removal
Piston and Connecting Rod Assemble
Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Installation
Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Removal
Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Installation
Primary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Tensioner Removal
Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Lower
Primary Timing Chain Guide Installation - Upper
Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Lower
Primary Timing Chain Guide Removal - Upper
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Installation - Left Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Installation - Right Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Removal - Left Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Guide Removal - Right Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation - Left Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Installation - Right Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal - Left Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Removal - Right Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Left Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Installation - Right Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Removal - Left Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Shoe Removal - Right Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Installation - Left Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Installation - Right Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Removal - Left Side
Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Tensioner Removal - Right Side
Service Prior to Assembly
Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Lifter Installation - Left Side
Valve Lifter Installation - Right Side
Valve Lifter Removal - Left Side
Valve Lifter Removal - Right Side
Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Left Side
Valve Rocker Arm Installation - Right Side
Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Left Side
Valve Rocker Arm Removal - Right Side
General Diagnostic Information
Cylinder Leakage Test
Drive Belt Chirping Diagnosis
Drive Belt Excessive Wear Diagnosis
Drive Belt Falls Off Diagnosis
Drive Belt Rumbling Diagnosis
Drive Belt Squeal Diagnosis
Drive Belt Vibration Diagnosis
Drive Belt Whine Diagnosis
Oil Consumption Diagnosis
Oil Leak Diagnosis
General Information
Cleanliness and Care
Replacing Engine Gaskets
Separating Parts
Tools and Equipment
Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Mechanical Diag. and Drive Belt/Chain Routings Schem. Diag.
Camshaft Timing Drive Chain Alignment Diagram
Other Specifications
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
Thread Repair Specifications
Removal, Installation, and Replacement
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Upper Radiator Support
Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side
Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side