Cylinder Head Replacement - Left

Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement Service and Repair.
3. Remove the engine coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Remove the power steering pump and bracket. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side Service and Repair.
6. Remove the engine wiring harness ground bolt from the rear of the left cylinder head.
7. Reposition the engine wire harness ground strap away from the cylinder head.






Important: The cylinder head bolts are of a torque-to-yield design and are NOT to be used again. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly.

8. Remove the M8 and M11 cylinder head bolts (220, 221).

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

9. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Removal - Left Side Overhaul.






10. Remove the cylinder head gasket (217).
11. Discard the gasket.
12. Discard the cylinder head bolts.
13. Disassemble the cylinder head if necessary. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble Overhaul.
14. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection Overhaul.
15. Assemble the cylinder head if necessary. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble Overhaul.

Installation Procedure






1. Install the cylinder head (218). Refer to Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side .
2. Position the engine wire harness ground strap to the cylinder head.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the engine wiring harness ground bolt to the rear of the left cylinder head.

Tighten
Tighten the engine wire harness ground bolt to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).

4. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side Service and Repair.
5. Install the power steering pump and bracket. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Install the engine coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement Service and Repair.
8. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement Service and Repair.