Cylinder Head: Installation
- Ensure dowels are installed in cylinder block. Ensure cylinder head gaskets are installed with UP mark showing. Lightly oil cylinder head bolt threads before installing.NOTE: Install NEW cylinder head bolts. DO NOT reuse bolts.
- Install cylinder head. Tighten bolts to specification in 5 steps using proper sequence. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Coat ends of push rods with Assembly Lubricant (D9AZ-19579-D) before installing.
- Install push rods in original location. For each valve, rotate crankshaft until valve lifter and push rod are at lowest point on camshaft lobe.
- Install rocker arm over push rod. Tighten rocker arm bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE: Fully seat rocker arms into cylinder head and push rods into rocker arm sockets prior to final tightening.
- If valve train components have been changed, check valve clearance. See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.