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Cylinder Head: Installation

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NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are tightened using a torque plus angle procedure. The bolts must be examined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked down the bolts must be replaced. See Fig 1

Necking can be checked by holding a straight edge against the threads. If all the threads do not contact the scale, the bolt must be replaced. See Fig 1

Fig 1: Checking Cylinder Head Bolts for Stretching (Necking)
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1 - STRETCHED BOLT
2 - THREADS ARE NOT STRAIGHT ON LINE
3 - THREADS ARE STRAIGHT ON LINE
4 - UNSTRETCHED BOLT
CAUTION: When cleaning cylinder head and cylinder block surfaces, DO NOT use a metal scraper because the surfaces could be cut or ground. Use ONLY a wooden or plastic scraper.
  1. Clean sealing surfaces of cylinder head and block (Refer to ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)  .
  2. Install new head gasket over locating dowels.
  3. Install cylinder head to block, assuring head is properly positioned over locating dowels.
  4. Lubricate bolt threads with clean engine oil and install bolts.
  5. Tighten bolts in sequence shown in Fig 2, using the following steps and torque values:
    1. Step 1: Bolts 1-8 to 48 N.m (35 ft. lbs.)
    2. Step 2: Bolts 1-8 to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.)
    3. Step 3: Bolts 1-8 to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.)
    4. Step 4: Bolts 1-8 to +90° Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step. 
    5. Step 5: Bolts 9-11 to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.)
    Fig 2: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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  6. For left cylinder head installation:
    1. Install engine oil dipstick tube.
    2. Install generator.
  7. For right cylinder head removal:
    1. Install cylinder head ground strap.
    2. Connect EGR valve electrical connector (if equipped).
  8. Install all valvetrain components and camshafts (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S)  - INSTALLATION). Tighten camshaft bearing caps in sequence shown in Fig 3 to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence
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  9. Install primary timing chain, guides and sprockets (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)  .
  10. Install coolant outlet connector (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT OUTLET HOUSING - INSTALLATION) .
  11. Install cylinder head covers (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)  - INSTALLATION).
  12. Connect camshaft position sensor and crankshaft position sensor connectors.
  13. Install timing chain cover (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING CHAIN COVER(S)  - INSTALLATION).
  14. Install crankshaft vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTALLATION)  .
  15. Install lower and upper intake manifolds (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION)  .
  16. Connect oil pressure sensor connector. Install oil pressure sensor heat shield.
  17. Install catalytic converter(s) (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM/CATALYTIC CONVERTER - INSTALLATION) .
  18. Install exhaust cross-under pipe (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM/CROSS-OVER PIPE - INSTALLATION) .
  19. Install accessory drive belts (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION) .
  20. Fill cooling system (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  21. Connect negative cable to remote jumper terminal.
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