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Cylinder Head Replacement - Right



Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side

Tools Required

^ J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter
^ J 42385-200 Thread Repair Kit

Removal Procedure






1. Remove the oil level indicator.
2. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe.
3. Remove the right exhaust manifold.
4. Remove the pushrods.
5. If equipped, remove the auxiliary air conditioning (A/C) bracket nut (2).

Important: The cylinder head bolts are NOT reusable.






6. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts (1, 2, 3).






Notice: After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.

7. Remove the cylinder head.






8. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
9. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.






1. Install cylinder head. Service and Repair
2. If equipped, install the auxiliary A/C bracket nut (2).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

3. Install the pushrods.
4. Install the right exhaust manifold.
5. Install the coolant air bleed pipe.
6. Install the oil level indicator.