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Installation Procedure

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CAUTION: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
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).
    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Locating Pins Installation Position
    GM63235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 threadlocking material. See Special Tools .
  2. Spray cleaner GM P/N 12346139, 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 (a) 8.3 mm (0.327 in).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Cylinder Head Gasket & Locating Pins
    GM1658157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: When properly installed, with FRONT on the right side, the tab on the cylinder head gasket should be located right of center.
  5. Install the NEW cylinder head gasket (217) onto the locating pins.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Cylinder Head & Bolts
    GM1658156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the cylinder head (218) onto the locating pins.
  7. Install the NEW cylinder head bolts (220, 221).
    8. Fig 4: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM260150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  8. Tighten the cylinder head bolts.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a first pass in sequence to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a second pass in sequence to 90 degrees using J 45059  .
    3. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10 ) a final pass to 70 degrees in sequence using J 45059  .
    4. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts (11-15) 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.

    9. Fig 5: View Of Battery Cable Terminals & Stud
    GM1699543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Ensure that the engine harness terminal (3) is positioned behind the negative battery cable terminal (2).
  10. Position the negative battery cable terminal (2) to the cylinder head.
  11. Install the negative battery cable stud (1) to the front of the right cylinder head.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  12. Install the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  13. Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (4.3L) or Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (6.6L) .
  14. Install the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement (LH6, LY5, LMG, L76, L92) or Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Assembly Replacement (LY2, LY6) .
  15. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (L92 - First Design)  or Intake Manifold Replacement (L92 - Second Design)  or Intake Manifold Replacement (LY2 and LY6)  or Intake Manifold Replacement (LH6, LMG, LY5 and L76) .
  16. Install the oil level indicator. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
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