Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a new left cylinder head gasket.
- Install the left cylinder head over the locator pins and the gasket.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the new cylinder head bolts.
Tighten
- 3.1. Tighten the bolts in sequence to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
- 3.2. Use the J 36660-A to rotate the cylinder head bolts in sequence an additional 95 degrees.
- Install the left exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LEFT (3.1L) in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the left spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUGS in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
- Install the left spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUGS in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
- Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REPLACEMENT .
- Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT (3.1 L) in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD REPLACEMENT .
- Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
- Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
- Inspect for leaks.