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Cylinder Head Installation (Left and Right)

Tools Required
^ J 36660 Torque Angle Meter





1. Install the cylinder head gasket. Ensure the arrows point towards the front of the engine. The left cylinder head gasket has the letter L stamped next to the arrow.





Notice: Refer to Permanently Stretching Bolt Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install new cylinder head bolts.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) in sequence. Use J 36660 to rotate each cylinder head bolt 120 degrees in sequence. Use J 36660 to rotate the four center cylinder head bolts an additional 30 degrees in sequence.