Tools Required

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J 45059 (SA9140E) Angle Meter. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Cylinder Head And Gasket

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IMPORTANT: Do not use any sealing material.

Install the cylinder head gasket to the block.
Install the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

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IMPORTANT: Always use new cylinder head bolts.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Install and tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence.
Tighten:
- Tighten bolts 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Then turn all the bolts 155 degrees in sequence. Use the J 45059 (SA9140E). See Special Tools .

Fig 3: Locating Front Cylinder Head Bolts

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Install the front cylinder head bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of EGR Cover, Gasket & Bolts

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Install the EGR cover (2), the bolts (1), and the EGR cover gasket (3).
Tighten: Tighten the EGR cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).