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87. Cylinder Head Installation - Left

Cylinder Head Installation - Left

^ Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter





1. Ensure all the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.

Important: Failure to remove all the old thread sealant material from the cylinder block could cause false torque readings.

2. Ensure any old thread sealant material is removed from the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block.





3. Install a new left cylinder head gasket using the deck face locating pins for retention.





4. Align the cylinder head with the deck face locating pins.
5. Place the cylinder head in position on the deck face.





Important: DO NOT reuse the old M11 cylinder head bolts.

6. Install new M11 cylinder head bolts in the cylinder head.
7. Install the M6 cylinder head bolts at the front of the cylinder head.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Tighten the left cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown.
8.1. First Pass
^ Tighten the left cylinder head M11 cylinder head bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb ft) in the sequence shown.
8.2. Second Pass
^ Using the J 36660-A, tighten the left cylinder head M11 cylinder head bolts an additional 70° in the sequence shown.
8.3. Third Pass
^ Repeat the sequence fuming each bolt another 60°.
8.4. Final Pass
^ Repeat the sequence again turning each bolt a final 60°, total 190°.
9. Tighten the M6 bolts at the front of the cylinder head.
^ Tighten the M6 cylinder head bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).