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Installation Procedure

WARNING:

Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

CAUTION:

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.

NOTE:

If installing a new cylinder head it is necessary to install a new engine coolant air bleed plug into the rear coolant passage of the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble .

NOTE:
  • 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).
  • The cylinder head gaskets must be installed in the proper direction and position.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Locating Pins Installation Position
    GM63235Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Clean the engine block cylinder head bolt holes (if required).

    Thread repair tool J 42385-107, found in J 42385-200  Thread Repair Kit may be used to clean the threads of old threadlocking material.

  2. Spray cleaner into the holes. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers for the correct part number.
  3. Clean the cylinder head bolt holes with compressed air.
  4. Check the cylinder head locating pins for proper installation.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Cylinder Head Gasket Displacement Markings
    GM1332950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    When properly installed, the tab on the left cylinder head gasket will be located left of center or closer to the front of the engine.

  5. Inspect the displacement markings (1) on the gasket for proper usage.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Left Cylinder Head Gasket & Locator Pins
    GM63169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the NEW left cylinder head gasket onto the locating pins.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Left Cylinder Head
    GM1424500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the cylinder head onto the locating pins and gasket.
  8. Install the NEW cylinder head bolts.
    9. Fig 5: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM260150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Tighten the cylinder head bolts.
    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  Angle Meter.
    3. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1, 10) a final pass in sequence to 70 degrees using J 45059  Angle Meter.
    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.
  10. Install the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
  11. Install the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side (V8) .
  12. Install the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (V8) .
  13. Install the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Replacement (V8) .
  14. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
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