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Cylinder Head Installation

Cylinder Head installation

Tools Required
^ J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter





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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence:





5. Tighten the new cylinder head bolts in the following sequence:
5.1. Tighten the (14) long cylinder head bolts in sequence to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
5.2. Use J 36660-A to tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence an additional 155 degrees.
5.3. Tighten the (2 Short) end bolts to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
Use J 36660-A to tighten the short cylinder head end bolts an additional 60 degrees.
5.4. Tighten the (1 Long) end bolt to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
Use J 36660-A to tighten the long cylinder head end bolt an additional 120 degrees.