Cylinder Head Replacement - Right

Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side

Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Remove the lower intake manifold.
4. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods.
5. Remove the exhaust manifold.
6. Remove the right spark plugs.
7. Remove the fuel line bracket bolt and stud.
8. Remove the fuel line bracket.
9. Remove the generator.




10. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
11. Remove the cylinder head.




12. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
13. Remove the cylinder head locator dowel pins, if necessary.
14. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure





Notice: Head gaskets are specific for right hand and left hand applications, and also must be installed with the correct side facing up. Note the markings (1) on the head gaskets for proper installation. Failure to do so may lead to engine damage.

1. Install the cylinder head locator dowel pins, if necessary.
2. Inspect the cylinder head locator dowel pins for proper installation.




3. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket.




4. Install the cylinder head onto the locator pins and the engine.

Notice: This component uses torque-to-yield bolts. When servicing this component do not reuse the bolts, New torque-to-yield bolts must be installed. Reusing used torque-to-yield bolts will not provide proper bolt torque and clamp load. Failure to install NEW torque-to-yield bolts may lead to engine damage.

5. Install NEW cylinder head bolts finger tight.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

6. Tighten the cylinder head bolts.

Tighten the bolts in sequence to 60 N.m (44 lb ft) plus an additional 95 degrees using the J 45059 .

7. Install the generator.




8. Position the fuel line bracket to the cylinder head.
9. Install the fuel line bracket bolt and stud.

Tighten the bolt and the stud to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

10. Install the right spark plugs.
11. Install the exhaust manifold.
12. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods.
13. Install the lower intake manifold.
14. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
15. Inspect for leaks.