Cylinder Head Installation - Left

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Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Install the dowel pins (cylinder head locator) (if necessary).
Inspect the dowel pins (cylinder head locator) for proper installation.
Install the cylinder head gasket.

Fig 1: Left Cylinder Head Gasket
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Install the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Left Cylinder Head
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install NEW cylinder head bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 60 N.m (44 lb ft). Turn the bolts an additional 95 degrees using the J 36660-A.

Fig 3: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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