Installation

Figure 2 Cylinder Head Removal / Installation:

NOTES:
- The gasket surfaces on both head and cylinder case deck must be clean of any foreign matter and free of nicks or heavy scratches.
- Cylinder bolt threads in the case and threads on the cylinder head bolts must be clean.
- Dirt will affect bolt torque.

INSTALLATION
1. Place the gasket in position, over the dowel pins, with the note "This Side Up" showing.
2. Install cylinder head.
3. Coat cylinder head bolt threads with sealer GM P/N 52080 (or equivalent), install bolts, and torque bolts to 55 Nm (40 lb. ft.) + 90°, using J 36660. See Figure 2 for tightening sequence
4. Install pushrods and loosely retain with rocker arms. Make sure lower ends of pushrods are in lifter seats.
5. Install power steering pump bracket and pump.
^ Torque bracket bolts and nuts to 25 Nm ( 18 ft. lb. ).
^ Torque pump retaining bolts to 50 Nm ( 37 ft. lb. ).
6. Install ground cable to rear of cylinder head.
7. Install engine lift bracket.
8. Install A/C compressor bracket and compressor.
9. Install dipstick tube and bracket and torque nut to 37 Nm ( 27 ft. lb. ).
10. Install exhaust manifold and torque bolts to 25-42 Nm (18-30 lb. ft.)
11. Adjust valve lash.
12. Install intake manifold.
13. Install spark plugs and torque to 34 Nm (25 lb. ft.)
14. Install serpentine belt.
15. Adjust engine coolant as necessary.
16. Install engine oil filter and oil to proper level.