Cylinder Head Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 36660 Torque Angle Meter





1. Install the cylinder head gasket. Ensure the arrows point towards the front of the engine. The left cylinder head gasket has the letter L stamped next to the arrow.

NOTICE: This bolt is designed to permanently stretch when tightened. The correct part number fastener must be used to replace this type of fastener. Do not use a bolt that is stronger in this application. If the correct bolt is not used, the parts will not be tightened correctly. The system or the components may be damaged.

2. Install the cylinder head.





3. Install new cylinder head bolts.
^ Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) in sequence.

Use J 36660 to rotate each cylinder head bolt 120° in sequence.

Use J 36660 to rotate the four center cylinder head bolts an additional 30° in sequence.

Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.