Installation Procedure
Ensure the cylinder head locating pins (5) are securely mounted in the engine block deck face.
- Install a NEW cylinder head gasket (4) using the deck face locating pins for retention.
- Cylinder Head (3) - Install
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CAUTION:Refer to Fastener Caution .
CAUTION:This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
Cylinder Head Bolt M8 x 80.8 (3) - Install NEW and tighten in sequence [2x]
- First Pass: 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
- Final Pass: 75 degrees
- Cylinder Head Bolt M11 x 178 (4) - Install NEW and tighten in sequence [8x]
- First Pass: 60 N.m (44 lb ft)
- Final Pass: 185 degrees
Valve Lifter-Left Side - Install - Valve Lifter Replacement - Left Side
Valve Rocker Arm-Left Side - Install - Valve Rocker Arm Replacement - Left Side
Camshaft Carrier-Left Side (2) - Install - Camshaft Carrier Resealing - Left Side
- Camshaft-Left Side - Install - Camshaft Replacement - Left Side
- Position wire harness and connect as necessary.
Install the upper vacuum pipe bolt (2). Vacuum Pump Pipe Replacement
- Install ground wire and ground wire bolt. Tighten bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Air Cleaner Resonator - Install - Air Cleaner Resonator Replacement (Dash to Diagonal Brace)Air Cleaner Resonator Replacement (Diagonal Brace to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct)
Oil Level Indicator Tube (2) - Install - Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter (3) @Bank 2 - Install - Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (LH - LGX)Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (RH - LGX)
- Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe - Install - Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Noise Shield (1) - Install - Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Noise Shield Replacement
- Camshaft Timing Chain-Left Side - Install - Camshaft Timing Chain Assembly Replacement - Left Side
Refer to Fastener Caution .