Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Front

Removal Procedure

Notice: Modifications made to the engine or its individual components can effect the vehicle's emission controls and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), Check Engine, or Service Engine Soon lamp to illuminate. Modifications may also cause the vehicle to fail a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test.





1. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement.
3. Carefully remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
4. Remove the engine mount strut brackets. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Right Lower), Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Right Upper), Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Left) and Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Upper Radiator Support).
5. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Upper) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).
6. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Upper) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).
7. Remove the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Left Front) or Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Right Rear).
8. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Left) or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Right).
9. Remove the left rocker arms and push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.
10. Remove the cylinder head bolts.
11. Remove the cylinder head.





12. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
13. Remove the springs, the caps, the seals, and the valves from the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble.
14. Clean the mating surfaces on the cylinder head, cylinder block and the intake manifold.
15. Clean the cylinder block bolt hole threads.
16. Inspect the engine block. Refer to Engine Block Clean and Inspect.
17. Inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Clean and Inspect.

Installation Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter





1. Install the springs, the caps, the seals, and the valves to the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble.

Notice: Head gaskets are not interchangeable. The head gasket must be installed with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine. Installing the head gasket in any other direction will cause gasket failure and possible engine failure.

2. Position the head gasket with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.





3. Install the cylinder head.

Notice:
- This bolt is designed to permanently stretch when tightened. The correct part number fastener must be used to replace this type of fastener. Do not use a bolt that is stronger in this application. If the correct bolt is not used, the parts will not be tightened correctly. The system or the components may be damaged.
- This engine uses special torque to yield head bolts. This design bolt requires a special tightening procedure. Failure to follow the given procedure will cause head gasket failure and possible engine damage.
- Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install the new cylinder head bolts (1-8).
- Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-8) in sequence to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
- Use the J 36660-A in order to rotate each cylinder head bolt (1-8) 120 degrees in sequence.
5. Install the left push rods and rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement.
6. Install the left valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Left) or Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement (Right).
7. Install the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Left Front) or Exhaust Manifold Replacement (Right Rear).
8. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Upper) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).
9. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Upper) or Intake Manifold Replacement (Lower).
10. Install the engine mount strut brackets. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Right Lower), Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Right Upper),Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Left) and Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement (Upper Radiator Support).
11. Carefully install the throttle body air inlet duct.
12. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
13. Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
14. Inspect for proper fluid levels.
15. Inspect for leaks.