Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sonoma and 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: Install the NEW cylinder head gasket with the words THIS SIDE UP showing.
- Install the cylinder head gasket to the block.
- Use a socket to push the cylinder head gasket over the rear dowel pin.
- Carefully guide the cylinder head into place over the dowel pins. This operation may require an assistant.
- Install the cylinder head bolts by hand.
- Use the following sequence in order to tighten the cylinder head bolts:NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten
- Tighten the long cylinder head bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Tighten the short cylinder head bolts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- 5.1. Tighten bolt 1 to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
- 5.2. Tighten bolt 2 to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- 5.3. Tighten bolt 3 to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- 5.4. Tighten bolt 4 to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
- 5.5. Tighten bolt 5 to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
- 5.6. Tighten bolt 6 to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- 5.7. Tighten bolt 7 to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- 5.8. Tighten bolt 8 to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
- 5.9. Tighten bolt 9 to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
- 5.10. Tighten bolt 10 to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
- 5.11. Use J 36660-A to tighten all the cylinder head bolts an additional 90 degrees in sequence.
- Install the engine lift bracket onto the rear of the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the engine lift bracket nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Install the valve rocker arms and push rods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
- Install the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement .
- Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT .
- Install the accessory mounting bracket.
- Install the bolts holding the accessory mounting bracket to the engine.
Tighten
Tighten the accessory mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the thermostat assembly. Refer to THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (2.2 L) or THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (4.3 L) .
- Install the A/C compressor, if equipped. Refer to COMPRESSOR .
- Install the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (2.2L) or POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.3L) .
- Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR .
- Install the fan pulley.
Tighten
Tighten the fan pulley bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Install the engine cooling fan clutch. Refer to FAN CLUTCH REPLACEMENT .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .