Tools Required

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J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Important: Do not use any sealing material.

Install the cylinder head gasket to the block.
Install the cylinder head.
Important: Always use new cylinder head bolts.
Lightly apply clean engine oil to the threads and the bottom side of the flange of the head bolt and allow the oil to drain before installing.

Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Head & Gasket
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Install and tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence.
Tighten
- Tighten bolts 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Then turn all the bolts 155 degrees in sequence. Use the J 36660-A.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the front cylinder head bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Front Cylinder Head Bolts
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Install the EGR cover (2), the bolts (1), and the EGR cover gasket (3).
Tighten

Tighten the EGR cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing EGR cover
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