96. Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side

Cylinder Head Installation - Right

Tools Required
^ J45059 Angle Meter





Notice: The left and right cylinder head gaskets are not interchangeable. Improper placement of the cylinder head gasket will block coolant and oil passages. Blocked coolant and oil passages will cause severe engine damage.

Important: The stamped letter R or L, must face up. R is the right bank, L is the left bank.

1. Install the right cylinder head gasket of the correct grade. The left and right cylinder head gaskets are not interchangeable.





2. Install the right cylinder head.





Notice: This component uses bolts with a preapplied molybdenum disulfide coating for thread lubrication. Do not remove the coating or use any additional lubricant. Improperly lubricated threads will adversely affect the bolt torque and clamp load. Improper bolt torque and clamp load can lead to engine damage.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the NEW M12 cylinder head bolts. Reuse the M8 bolts. Tighten the M12 cylinder head bolts in three steps:
1. 1st step 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
2. 2nd step 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
3. 3rd step tighten 60 degrees using J45059
4. 4th step tighten 90 degrees using J45059
4. Install the M8 bolts.
Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).