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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the crankshaft is in the stage one timing drive assembly position using the EN 46111  .
  1. Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Left Cylinder Head Gasket
    GM902814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install a NEW left cylinder head gasket using the deck face locating pins for retention.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Left Cylinder Head
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  3. Align the left cylinder head with the deck face locating pins.
  4. Place the left cylinder head in position on the deck face.
    5. Fig 3: View Of M11 Cylinder Head Bolts
    GM902816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT reuse the old M11 cylinder head bolts.
  5. Install new M11 cylinder head bolts.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 120 degrees using the J 45059  .

  6. Install the 2 front M8 left cylinder head bolts.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 60 degrees using the J 45059  .

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