Cylinder Head Replacement - Left

Cylinder Head Replacement - Left
Tools Required
^ J45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the ignition control module and bracket.
2. Remove the lower intake manifold.
3. Remove the left push rods and rocker arms.
4. Remove the left exhaust manifold.
5. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
6. Remove the cylinder head.





7. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
8. Remove the caps, springs, valves and seals from the cylinder head.
9. Inspect the engine block.
10. Inspect the cylinder head.
11. Clean the gasket mating surfaces on the cylinder head, the cylinder block and the intake manifold.
12. Clean the cylinder block bolt hole threads.

Installation Procedure





1. Notice: Head gaskets are not interchangeable. The head gasket must be installed with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine. Installing the head gasket in any other direction will cause gasket failure and possible engine failure.

Install the valves, seals, springs and the caps to the cylinder head.
2. Position the head gasket with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.





3. Install the cylinder head.





4. Notice: This bolt is designed to permanently stretch when tightened, and therefore MUST be replaced anytime it is removed. 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.

Notice: This engine uses special torque to yield head bolts. This design bolt requires a special tightening procedure. Failure to follow the given procedure will cause head gasket failure and possible engine damage.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Install NEW cylinder head bolts (1-8).
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 120 degrees using J45059.
5. Install the left exhaust manifold.
6. Install the left push rods and rocker arms.
7. Install the lower intake manifold.
8. Install the ignition control module and bracket.
9. Inspect for leaks.