Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: Install the cylinder head gasket with the words THIS SIDE UP showing. Do not use sealer on the gasket.
- Install the cylinder head gasket to the block.
- Use a socket in order to push the cylinder head gasket over the rear dowel pin.
- Carefully guide the cylinder head into place over the dowel pins. This operation may require an assistant.
Important: Use J 36660-A in order to tighten all the cylinder head bolts an additional 90 degrees in sequence.
- Use the following sequence in order to tighten the cylinder head bolts:
- 4.1. Tighten bolt 1 to 63 N.m (46 ft lbs).
- 4.2. Tighten bolt 2 to 58 N.m (43 ft lbs).
- 4.3. Tighten bolt 3 to 58 N.m (43 ft lbs).
- 4.4. Tighten bolt 4 to 63 N.m (46 ft lbs).
- 4.5. Tighten bolt 5 to 63 N.m (46 ft lbs).
- 4.6. Tighten bolt 6 to 58 N.m (43 ft lbs).
- 4.7. Tighten bolt 7 to 58 N.m (43 ft lbs).
- 4.8. Tighten bolt 8 to 63 N.m (46 ft lbs).
- 4.9. Tighten bolt 9 to 63 N.m (46 ft lbs).
- 4.10. Tighten bolt 10 (stud bolt) to 58 N.m (43 ft lbs).
- 4.11. Then tighten all bolts an additional 90 degrees.
- Install the rocker arms and push rods.
- Install the valve rocker arm cover.
- Connect the secondary ignition wires to the spark plugs.
- Install the accessory bracket.
- Install the ignition coil assembly.
- Install the radiator inlet pipe.
- Install the power steering pump.
- Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT) electrical connection.
- Install the exhaust manifold.
- Install the generator rear brace.
- Install the generator.
- Install the intake manifold.
- Install the engine mount.
- Remove floor jack supporting engine.
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct and resonator assembly.
- Install the accessory drive belt.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 ft lbs).
- Refill the cooling system.