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Cylinder Head Replacement - Right

Cylinder Head Replacement - Right

^ Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the lower intake manifold.
3. Remove the right exhaust manifold.
4. Remove the valve rocker arms and the pushrods.





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.

Installation Procedure

1. Assemble the cylinder head.

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.





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





3. Install the right cylinder head (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. 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.
5. Install the pushrods and the valve rocker arms.
6. Install the right exhaust manifold.
7. Install the lower intake manifold.
8. Refill the engine coolant.
9. Change the engine oil and filter.