Cylinder Head: Installation
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- Ensure all bolt holes in cylinder block are clean. Install gaskets and cylinder heads. Install NEW cylinder head bolts. Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence to specification. See Fig 1. S ee TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install lower intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLDS . Tighten lower intake manifold bolts in sequence to specification. See Figure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Coat push rods with Oil Conditioner (D9AZ-19579-D) and install in original position. Install rocker arm shaft assembly to cylinder head. Guide rocker arms onto push rods.
- Tighten rocker arm bolts evenly to specification. To complete installation, reverse removal installation. Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING .