79. Cylinder Head Installation - Right

1. Clean the cylinder head gasket surfaces. Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets.
2. Install the cylinder head locating pins, if removed.





IMPORTANT: Make sure the threaded holes in the engine block are clean and not damaged. Do not use sealer on any engines that use a composition type gasket. Align the cylinder head gasket locating mark to face up.

3. Place the cylinder head gasket in position over the cylinder head locating pins.





IMPORTANT: Guide the cylinder head carefully into place over the locating pins and the cylinder head gasket.

4. Install the cylinder head to the block.





NOTICE: Always use NEW cylinder head bolts when servicing the cylinder head.
Do not reuse the cylinder head bolts, because the bolts may stretch or break causing engine damage.

IMPORTANT: The sealer must be applied to a minimum of eight threads starting at the point of the cylinder head bolt.

5. If not pre-applied to the new cylinder head bolts, apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 or equivalent to the cylinder head bolts (1, 2). Refer to Use of RTV and Anaerobic Sealer.





NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the cylinder head bolts.
6.1. First Pass
^ Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
6.2. Final Pass
^ 150° bolt #11, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15
^ 150° bolt #13, 16 90° bolt #4, 5, 10, 11
7. Install the spark plugs.
^ Tighten the spark plugs in a new cylinder head to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
^ Tighten the spark plugs in serviced cylinder heads to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).