Cylinder Head - Right: Installation
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ALL VEHICLES
- Install the cylinder head gasket.
- Using the special tools, lift the cylinder head and position it onto the cylinder block. Remove the special tools.
- Lightly lubricate the cylinder head retaining bolt threads and flanges with clean engine oil and install the cylinder head retaining bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequences shown in three stages.
- Stage 1: Using the first sequence, tighten the bolts to 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Using the first sequence, tighten the bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Using the second sequence, tighten the bolts to 129 Nm (95 lb-ft).
- Install the two nuts and bolts in the exhaust manifold and the exhaust adapter pipe.
- Install the exhaust back pressure tube.
- Connect the high pressure oil hose. Pull on the high pressure oil hose to make sure the fitting is correctly connected.
- Install the four inboard fuel injector hold-down bolts.
- Install the fuel injectors. For additional information, refer to FUEL INJECTORS .
- Connect the heater hose.
- Connect the fuel supply tube.
- Install the rocker arms and push rods. For additional information, refer to ROCKER ARM COVER, ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD .
- Install the valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - RIGHT .
- Install the transmission oil level indicator tube and bolt.
- Install the retaining nut and install the transmission fluid indicator.
- Install the glow plug relay/intake air heater relay and bracket as an assembly.
- For additional information on the glow plug relay, refer to GLOW PLUGS .
- For additional information on the intake air heater relay, refer to STARTERS - DIESEL .
- Position the generator mounting bracket and install the bolts.
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner assembly.
- Connect the generator electrical connectors.
VEHICLES WITH DUAL GENERATORS
- Position the upper generator mounting bracket and install the retaining bolts.
- Position the lower generator mounting bracket and install the retaining bolts.
- Install the engine ground cable.
- Install the engine ground cable.
- Install the starter wire retaining bracket.
- Install the nut.
- Connect the lower generator quick connector and the push pins.
- Connect the lower generator electrical connector and push pin.
ALL VEHICLES
- Install the drive belt tensioner and the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
- Install the turbocharger compressor manifold. For additional information, refer to TURBOCHARGER .
- Install the radiator grille, radiator grille opening panel and the upper radiator support. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS
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VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING
- Install the A/C condenser. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING
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ALL VEHICLES
- Install the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Install the parking lamps and the headlamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Connect both battery ground cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
NOTE:
An assistant will be necessary to help position the cylinder head.
CAUTION:
Do not use too much engine oil on the threads of the cylinder head bolts, or damage to the threads and poor sealing can result. Do not use anti-seize compounds, grease or any other lubricants except engine oil on the cylinder head bolt threads because they will affect the true torque value reading of the bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure the bolt holes are free of contaminants prior to bolt installation.