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Cylinder Heads

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Fig 1: Head Gasket Installation
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1 - HEAD GASKET
2 - OIL HOLES
  1. Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder heads.
  2. Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces using a suitable solvent.
    CAUTION: The head gaskets (1) are not interchangeable between left and right sides. They are marked "L" and "R" to indicate left and right sides.
    CAUTION: The head gaskets (1) are marked "TOP" to indicate which side goes up.
    Fig 2: 5.7L/6.1L Cylinder Head Components
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    1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER
    2 - GASKET
    3 - FASTENERS
    4 - CYLINDER HEAD
    5 - HEAD GASKET
  3. Position new cylinder head gaskets (5) onto the cylinder block.
  4. Position cylinder heads (4) onto head gaskets (5) and cylinder block.
    Fig 3: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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  5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in three steps using the sequence provided :
    1. Step 1 - Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
    2. Step 2 - Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8 bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
    3. Step 3 - Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Pushrod Retaining Plate
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    1 - PUSH ROD RETAINER FASTENER
    2 - PUSH ROD RETAINER 9070
  6. Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies in their original position, using push rod retainer 9070. See INSTALLATION .
  7. Install the intake manifold and throttle body assembly. See INSTALLATION .
  8. If required, adjust spark plugs to specifications. Install the plugs.
  9. Connect the heater hoses.
  10. Install the fuel supply line.
  11. Install the power steering pump.
  12. Install the drive belt. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 5: Cylinder Head Cover Torque Sequence
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  13. Install cylinder head covers (1). See INSTALLATION .
  14. Connect the evaporation control system.
  15. Install the air cleaner.
  16. Fill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  17. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
  18. Start engine check for leaks.
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