Cylinder Head Replacement - Right

Removal Procedure
^ Tools Required
- J 41131 Engine Tilt Strap

Notice: Refer to Engine Emission Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
4. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
5. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement.
6. Disconnect the three-way catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.
7. Rotate the engine forward for access.
7.1. Carefully disconnect the throttle body air inlet duct.
7.2. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) or Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right).
7.3. Apply the parking brake.
7.4. Place the transaxle in Neutral.
7.5. Install the J41131.
7.6. Rotate the engine forward for component access.
8. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.
9. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
10. Remove the heater hoses from the engine. Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
11. Remove the right spark plug wires. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Harness Replacement.
12. Remove the right spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement.
Disconnect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
14. Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement.
15. Disconnect the electrical connector from the throttle vacuum line.
16. Remove the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement.
17. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve shield bracket bolt and nut.
18. Remove the EGR valve shield bracket.





19. Remove the EGR valve nuts.
20. Remove the EGR valve.





21. Remove the EGR valve outlet pipe bolt and nut.
22. Remove the EGR valve outlet pipe.





23. Remove the EGR valve adapter bolt from the right exhaust manifold.





24. Remove the EGR valve adapter bolts from the right cylinder head.
25. Remove the EGR valve adapter from the right cylinder head.
26. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Upper) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower) or Supercharger Replacement.
27. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Upper) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).
28. Remove the engine lift hook.
29. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Replacement.
30. Remove the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Left) or Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Right).
31. Remove the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Left) or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Right).
32. Remove the right rocker arms and push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.





33. Remove the cylinder head bolts. Discard the bolts.
34. Remove the cylinder head.





35. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
36. Remove the springs, the caps, the seals, and the valves from the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble.
37. Clean the mating surfaces on the cylinder head, cylinder block and the intake manifold.
38. Clean the cylinder block bolt hole threads.
39. Inspect the engine block. Refer to Engine Block Clean and Inspect.
40. Inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect.

Installation Procedure
^ Tools Required
- J 36660-A Electronic Torque Angle Meter

Notice: Refer to Engine Emission Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the springs, the caps, the seals, and the valves to the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble.

Notice: Head gaskets are not interchangeable. The head gasket must be installed with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine. Installing the head gasket in any other direction will cause gasket failure and possible engine failure.

2. Position the head gasket with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.





3. Install the cylinder head.





Notice: This bolt is designed to permanently stretch when tightened. The correct part number fastener must be used to replace this type of fastener. Do not use a bolt that is stronger in this application. If the correct bolt is not used, the parts will not be tightened correctly. The system or the components may be damaged.

Notice: This engine uses special torque to yield head bolts. This design bolt requires a special tightening procedure. Failure to follow the given procedure will cause head gasket failure and possible engine damage.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the new cylinder head bolts (1-8).
4.1. Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-8) in sequence to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
4.2. Rotate each cylinder head bolt (1-8) 120 degrees in sequence. Use the J 36660-A.
5. Install the right push rods and rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.
6. Install the right valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Left) or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Right).
7. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Left) or Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Right).
8. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.
9. Install the engine lift hook.
10. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Upper) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).
11. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Upper) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower) or Supercharger Replacement.





12. Install the EGR valve adapter to the right cylinder head.
13. Install the EGR valve adapter bolts to the right cylinder head.
^ Tighten the EGR valve adapter bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





14. Install the EGR valve pipe bolt to the right exhaust manifold.
^ Tighten the EGR valve pipe bolt to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





15. Install the EGR valve outlet pipe.
16. Install the EGR valve outlet pipe bolt and nut.
^ Tighten the EGR valve outlet pipe bolt and nut to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





17. Install the EGR valve.
18. Install the EGR valve nuts.
^ Tighten the EGR valve nuts to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





19. Install the EGR valve shield bracket.
20. Install the EGR valve shield bracket bolt and nut.
^ Tighten the EGR valve shield bracket bolt and nut to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
21. Install the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement.
22. Connect the electrical connector to the throttle vacuum line.
23. Connect the throttle and cruise control cables. Refer to Accelerator Controls Cable Bracket Replacement.
24. Connect the oxygen sensor electrical connector.
25. Install the right spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement.
26. Install the right spark plug wires.
27. Install the heater hoses to the engine. Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement in Heating and Air Conditioning.
28. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Steering and Suspension.
29. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement.
30. Return the engine to the proper position.
30.1. Carefully release the J41131. Carefully return the engine to the proper position.
30.2. Place the transaxle in Park.
30.3. Release the parking brake.
30.4. Carefully connect the throttle body air inlet duct.
30.5. Install the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Left) or Engine Mount Strut Replacement (Right),
31. Connect the three-way catalytic converter pipe to the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement.
32. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement.
33. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
34. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
35. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
36. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
37. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure.
38. Inspect for proper fluid levels.
39. Inspect for leaks.