Cylinder Head: Assembly

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Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Lubricating Camshaft Journals With Engine Oil
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Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps in their original locations.
- Lubricate the camshaft bearing caps with clean engine oil.
- Position the camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the bolts loosely.
  
  Fig 2: Positioning Camshaft Bearing Caps
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
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NOTE: Lubricate the valve stems with clean engine oil.

Fig 4: Installing Valves In Valve Guides In Cylinder Head

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Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder head.
Use the special tools to install the valve stem seals.

Fig 5: Installing Valve Stem Seals Using Special Tool
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Install the valve springs and the valve spring retainers onto the valves.

Fig 6: Installing Valve Springs And Valve Spring Retainers Onto Valves
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Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.

Fig 7: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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Use the special tool to compress the valve springs. Install the valve spring retainer keys.

Fig 8: Installing Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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NOTE: Lubricate the hydraulic lash adjusters with clean engine oil.

Fig 9: Installing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters In Locations

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Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original locations.
Remove the special tool.

Fig 10: Removing Special Tool
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