Cylinder Head: Assembly

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NOTE: Lubricate the valve stem with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Locating Valve

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Install the valve.

NOTE: Lubricate the valve stem seal with clean engine oil.

Fig 2: Locating Valve Stem Seal

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Install the valve stem seal.
Install the valve spring and the valve spring retainer.

Fig 3: Locating Valve Spring & Valve Spring Retainer
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Using the special tool, install the valve spring retainer keys.

Fig 4: Removing Valve Spring Retainer Keys Using Special Tool (303-163)
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NOTE: Install a new exhaust manifold gasket, bolts and stud bolts.

Install the exhaust manifold gasket, exhaust manifold, bolts and stud bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Exhaust Manifold Bolts
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  - Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  - Stage 2: Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).