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 right side spark plugs. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
- Install the engine right side exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the engine right side spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION & OVERHAUL in Removal and Installation in Engine Performance.
- Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT in Engine Exhaust.
- Install the pushrods and valve rocker arms. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD REPLACEMENT .
- Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
- Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - UPPER .
- 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.