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Installation Procedure

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  1. Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Right Cylinder Head Gasket
    GM902817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install a NEW right cylinder head gasket using the deck face locating pins for retention.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Right Cylinder Head
    GM902818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the right cylinder head with the deck face locating pins.
  6. Place the right cylinder head in position on the deck face.
  7. Fig 3: Identifying M11 Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GM902819Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT reuse the old M11 cylinder head bolts.
  8. Install new M11 cylinder head bolts.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 120 degrees using the J 45059  .