Cylinder Head Replacement - Left

Cylinder Head Replacement - Left

Tools Required
^ J45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Remove the engine mount struts.
5. Remove the lower intake manifold.
6. Remove the valve rocker arms and the pushrods.
7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
8. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
9. Remove the left spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
10. Remove the left spark plugs.
11. Remove the left exhaust manifold.





12. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
13. Remove the cylinder head.





14. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket.





2. Install the cylinder head onto the locator pins and the gasket.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install NEW cylinder head bolts.
1. Tighten the bolts a first pass in sequence to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten the bolts a final pass in sequence an additional 95 degrees using the J45059.
4. Install the left exhaust manifold.
5. Install the left spark plugs.
6. Install the left spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
7. Install the oil level indicator tube.
8. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.
9. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods.
10. Install the lower intake manifold.
11. Install the engine mount struts.
12. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
13. Fill the cooling system.
14. Inspect for leaks.