Cylinder Head: Installation

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Both cylinder heads

Install the new cylinder head dowels.
Install the cylinder head gasket(s).
Right cylinder head
With the help of an assistant, install the RH cylinder head.

NOTE: Using too much engine oil on the threads of the cylinder head bolts may cause damage to the threads and poor sealing. Using anti-seize compounds, grease or any other lubricants other than engine oil on the cylinder head bolt threads may affect the true torque value of the bolts.

NOTE: Lightly lubricate the new 12 mm cylinder head bolt threads and flanges with clean engine oil.

Install the 22 cylinder head bolts.
- Tighten finger-tight.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts in 8 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 through 18 to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 through 18 to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a second time to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a third time to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
- Stage 5: Tighten bolts 1 through 18, an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 6: Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a second time, an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 7: Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a third time, an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 8: Tighten bolts 19 through 22 to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Position back the engine wiring harness and connect the fuel volume control valve electrical connector.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Volume Control Valve Electrical Connector
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Install the secondary coolant pump and 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Locating Secondary Coolant Pump And Bolts
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NOTE: The quick connect coupling illustrated is to show the spring clip in the released location only. The quick connect coupling on the hose may differ.

Fig 4: Locating Coolant Pump Hose Spring Clip

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Connect the coolant hoses to the secondary coolant pump.
- Make sure the spring clip is in place and the coolant hose quick connect coupling is secure.
Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and bolt.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 5: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner And Bolt
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Right cylinder head with dual generator
Install the generator. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM .
Left cylinder head
With the help of an assistant, install the LH cylinder head.

NOTE: Lightly lubricate the new M12 cylinder head bolt threads and flanges with clean engine oil.

Install the 23 cylinder head bolts.
- Tighten finger-tight.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts in 8 stages, in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 through 18 to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 through 18 to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a second time to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a third time to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
- Stage 5: Tighten bolts 1 through 18, an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 6: Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a second time, an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 7: Tighten bolts 1 through 18, a third time, an additional 90 degrees.
- Stage 8: Tighten bolts 19 through 23 to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Fig 6: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Position back the ground strap and install the bolt. Connect the wire retainer.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (98 lb-in).
Fig 7: Locating Ground Strap And Bolt
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NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.

Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Bracket And Bolts

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Install the power steering bracket and 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
If equipped, connect the turbocharger wastegate control vacuum and electrical connector.

Fig 9: Locating Turbocharger Wastegate Control Vacuum And Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Boot positioned back for clarity.

Fig 10: Locating Generator Electrical Connector And Nut

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Connect the generator electrical connector, the generator B+ terminal and install the nut.
- Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
Connect the lower engine wire harness retainer to the power steering bracket.

Fig 11: Locating Lower Engine Wire Harness Retainer From Power Steering Bracket
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NOTE: The third bolt is located behind the power steering tube.

Fig 12: Locating Power Steering Pump And Bolts

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Position back the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Position the power steering tube into the retainer.

Fig 13: Locating Power Steering Tube From Retainer
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Install the CAC tube and the clamp.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 14: Locating CAC Tube And Clamp
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Connect the CAC temperature sensor and wire retainer.

Fig 15: Locating Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Temperature Sensor And Wire Retainer
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Both cylinder heads
Install the coolant crossover manifold assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - DIESEL ENGINE .
Install the LH rocker arms or RH rocker arms. For additional information, refer to Rocker Arm .
Install the LH exhaust manifold or RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold - LH or Exhaust Manifold - RH .
Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .

NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.

Fig 16: Locating Cooling Fan Stator And Nuts

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Position the cooling fan stator and install the 4 nuts.
- Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).
Install the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - DIESEL ENGINE .