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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Cylinder Head, Bolts & Gasket
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    IMPORTANT: Do not use any sealing material.
  1. Install the cylinder head gasket to the block.
  2. Install the cylinder head.
  3. IMPORTANT: Always use new cylinder head bolts.
  4. Lightly apply clean engine oil to the threads and the bottom side of the flange of the head bolt and allow the oil to drain before installing.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Install and tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolts an additional 155 degrees in sequence. Use the J 45059  .

  7. Fig 3: Locating Front Cylinder Head Bolts
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  8. Install the front cylinder head bolts.

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