Cylinder Head Replacement

Cylinder Head Replacement

Tools Required

J 45059 Torque Angle Meter


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (RPO L61) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Manifold Replacement (RPO LE5) (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5)) (Service and Repair) .




5. Remove the cylinder head bolts in sequence and discard.




6. Remove the cylinder head and gasket.
7. Clean all gasket surfaces.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the cylinder head and gasket.
2. Install NEW cylinder head bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .





3. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence.

Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) plus 155 degrees using J 45059 .





4. Install the NEW front cylinder head bolts.

Tighten the front cylinder head bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

5. Install the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (RPO L61) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Manifold Replacement (RPO LE5) (Service and Repair) .
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair) .
9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5)) (Service and Repair) .