LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Buick >> 2009 >> Allure CX >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 1 (Engine Mechanical - 5.3L) >> Repair Instructions - Off Vehicle >> Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side >> Installation

Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
    Fig 1: View Of Cylinder Head Gasket
    GM1411947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
    CAUTION: Clean all dirt, debris, and coolant from the engine block cylinder head bolt holes. Failure to remove all foreign material may result in damaged threads, improperly tightened fasteners or damage to components.
    NOTE:
    • Do not use the cylinder head bolts again. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly.
    • Do not use any type of sealant on the cylinder head gasket, unless specified.
    • The cylinder head gaskets must be installed in the proper direction and position.
  1. Clean the engine block cylinder head bolt holes, if required.

    Thread repair tool J 42385-107 may be used to clean the threads of old threadlocking material.

  2. Spray cleaner GM P/N 12346139 (Canadian P/N 10953463), GM P/N 12377981 (Canadian P/N 10953463), or equivalent, into the hole.
  3. Clean the cylinder head bolt holes with compressed air.
  4. Install the cylinder head locating pins (230).
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Locating Pins Installation Position
    GM63235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Inspect the locating pins for proper installation.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Cylinder Head Gasket Displacement Markings
    GM1332950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Inspect the displacement markings (1, 2) on the gasket for proper usage.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Cylinder Head Gasket
    GM1411947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the NEW cylinder head gasket (217) onto the locating pins.
    8. Fig 5: View Of Cylinder Head & Bolt (Right)
    GM1411945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the cylinder head (218) onto the locating pins and the gasket.
  9. Install the NEW cylinder head bolts (220, 221).
    10. Fig 6: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM260150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  10. Tighten the cylinder head bolts.
    1. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a first pass in sequence to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) .
    2. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a second pass in sequence to 90 degrees using the J 45059:  meter .
    3. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a final pass in sequence to 70 degrees using the J 45059:  meter .
    4. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts (11-15) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft). Begin with the center bolt (11) and alternating side-to-side, work outward tightening all of the bolts.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals