Cylinder Head Replacement - Right

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).
3. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Right).
4. Remove the valve rocker arms and the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement
5. Remove the cylinder head bolts (1).
6. Remove the right cylinder head (3).





7. Remove the right cylinder head gasket (3).
8. Disassemble the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble.

Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Important: The arrow on the gasket must point to the front of the engine. Failure to install the gasket properly will cause gasket failure and possible engine damage.





1. Install the new right cylinder head gasket (3) to the alignment pins (2).





2. Install the right cylinder head (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Tighten the cylinder head bolts following the given sequence.
^ Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) in sequence shown. Use the J 36660-A to torque the cylinder head bolts an additional 120 degrees.
4. Install the pushrods and the valve rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.
5. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Right) in Exhaust System.
6. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).
7. Refill the engine coolant.
8. Change the engine oil and filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.