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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 (12) long cylinder head bolts (1-12) 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 1 Long end bolt (13) to 7 Nm (62 lb in).
Use J 45059 - meter to tighten the long cylinder head end bolt an additional 120 degrees.
4. Tighten the 2 Short end bolts (14, 15) to 7 Nm (62 lb in).
Use J 45059 - meter to tighten the short cylinder head end bolts an additional 60 degrees.