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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Clean all dirt, debris, and coolant from the engine block cylinder head bolt holes. Failure to remove all foreign material may result in damaged threads, improperly tightened fasteners or damage to components.
IMPORTANT:
  • Do not reuse the cylinder head bolts. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly.
  • Do not use any type of sealant on the cylinder head gasket (unless specified).
  • The cylinder head gaskets must be installed in the proper direction and position.
  1. Clean the engine block cylinder head bolt holes (if required).

    Thread repair tool J 42385-107, found in J 42385-200  may be used to clean the threads of old threadlock material.

    Fig 1: Cleaning Engine Block Cylinder Head Bolt Holes
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  2. Use spray cleaner GM P/N 12346139, GM P/N 12377981 (Canadian P/N 10953463), or equivalent into the hole.
  3. Clean the cylinder head bolt holes with compressed air.
  4. Check the cylinder head locating pins for proper installation, location (a) 8.3 mm (0.327 in).
  5. When properly installed, with FRONT on the right side, the tab on the cylinder head gasket should be located right center or closer.
    Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket Marking
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  6. Install the NEW cylinder head gasket.
    Fig 3: Installing Cylinder Head Gasket
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  7. Install the cylinder head.
    Fig 4: Installing Cylinder Head
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  8. Install the NEW cylinder head bolts (1, 2, 3).
    Fig 5: Installing Cylinder Head Bolts
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Tighten the cylinder head bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. 9.1. Tighten the M11 bolts a first pass in sequence to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    2. 9.2. Tighten the M11 bolts a second pass in sequence to 90 degrees using J 36660-A  .
    3. 9.3. Tighten the M11 bolts (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) to 90 degrees and the M11 bolts (9 and 10) to 50 degrees a final pass in sequence using J 36660-A  .
    4. 9.4. Tighten the M8 bolts (11,12,13,14,15) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft). Begin with the center bolt (11) and alternating side-to-side, work outward tightening all of the bolts.
      Fig 6: Tightening Cylinder Head Bolts In Sequence
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  10. If equipped, install the auxiliary air conditioning (A/C) bracket nut (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  11. Install the pushrods. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD REPLACEMENT   .
  12. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - RIGHT (5.3L ENGINE)  in Engine Exhaust.
  13. Install the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to COOLANT AIR BLEED PIPE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE)  in Engine Cooling.
  14. Install the oil level indicator. Refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REPLACEMENT   .
    Fig 7: Installing Auxiliary Air Conditioning (A/C) Bracket Nut
    G02129176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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