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Cylinder Head Installation



Cylinder Head Installation

Tools Required
J 45059 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.





5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the new cylinder head bolts in the following sequence:
1 Tighten the (12) long cylinder head bolts in sequence to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
2 Use J 45059 to tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence an additional 155 degrees.
3 Tighten the (2 Short) end bolts to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.). Use J 45059 to tighten the short cylinder head end bolts an additional 60 degrees.
4 Tighten the (1 Long) end bolt to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.). Use J 45059 to tighten the long cylinder head end bolt an additional 120 degrees.