Cylinder Head - Installation

INSTALLATION




1. Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder heads.
2. Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces using a suitable solvent.

CAUTION: The head gaskets (1) are not interchangeable between left and right sides. They are marked "L" and "R" to indicate left and right sides.

CAUTION: The head gaskets (1) are marked "TOP" to indicate which side goes up.




3. Position new cylinder head gaskets (5) onto the cylinder block.
4. Position cylinder heads (4) onto head gaskets (5) and cylinder block.




5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in three steps using the sequence provided:
- Step 1- Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Step 2- Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8 bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) torque..
- Step 3- Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.




6. Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies in their original position, using pushrod retaining plate (1) special tool#9070.
7. Install the intake manifold and throttle body assembly.
8. If required, adjust spark plugs to specifications. Install the plugs.
9. Connect the heater hoses.
10. Install the fuel supply line.
11. Install the power steering pump.
12. Install the drive belt.








13. Install cylinder head covers (1).
14. Connect the evaporation control system.
15. Install the air cleaner.
16. Fill cooling system.
17. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
18. Start engine check for leaks.