Installation Procedure
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- Install the cylinder head gasket.
- Install the cylinder head.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the cylinder head bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts in sequence to 60 N.m (44 lb ft). Turn the bolts an additional 95 degrees using the J 36660-A.
- Install the engine left side exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
- Install the engine left side spark plugs. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
- Install the engine left side spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
- 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 .
- Remove the thermostat bypass pipe. Refer to THERMOSTAT BYPASS PIPES REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
- Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT .
- Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.