Cylinder Head: Installation
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- Ensure proper gaskets are installed. Right and left cylinder head gaskets are not interchangeable.
- Coat bolt head-to-cylinder head surfaces with engine oil. DO NOT oil threads of cylinder head bolts. Ensure rear cylinder head bolts are installed in cylinder head and secured by rubber bands before installing cylinder head. See Fig 3. Install cylinder heads.
- Tighten cylinder head bolts to specification and in sequence. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . If camshaft positioner was not used during cylinder head installation, rotate camshafts using flats matched at center of camshaft until both cams are in time. Install Camshaft Positioner (T91P-6256-A) on flats of camshaft. This will prevent camshafts from rotating.
- Install timing chains. See TIMING CHAINS . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.
CAUTION:
Position camshaft so valves DO NOT extend below cylinder head surface, or ensure camshaft positioner is installed before installing cylinder head. See Fig 5. Install NEW cylinder head bolts. DO NOT reuse bolts.