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73. Cylinder Head Installation




Cylinder Head Installation

Special Tools

J 45059 - Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).




1. Install the dowel pins - cylinder head locator, if necessary.
2. Install a new cylinder head gasket.




3. Install the cylinder head.




4. Install new cylinder head bolts.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Tighten the new cylinder head bolts in the following sequence:

1. Tighten the (10) long cylinder head bolts in sequence to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
2. Use J 45059 - meter to tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence an additional 155 degrees.
3. Tighten the (2 Short) end bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb in).
Use J 45059 - meter to tighten the short cylinder head end bolts an additional 60 degrees.
4. Tighten the (1 Long) end bolt to 7 Nm (62 lb in).
Use J 45059 - meter to tighten the long cylinder head end bolt an additional 120 degrees.