Cylinder Head: Assembly

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NOTE: If installing the original valves, make sure the valves are installed in the same position from which they were removed.

Coat the valve stems with clean engine oil and install the valves.

Fig 1: View Of Valve Stems With Clean Engine Oil Coat And Valves
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NOTE: Lubricate the valve seal with clean engine oil prior to installing.

Using the 303-470 (T94P-6510-CH), install the valve seal.

Fig 2: Installing Valve Spring Using Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer
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NOTE: Check the seating of the valve collet.

Install the valve spring and the valve spring retainer.
- Using the 303-300 (T87C-6565-A), the 303-350 (T89P-6565-A), the 303-472 (T94P-6565-AH) and the 303-1249 compress the valve spring and install the valve collet using some grease and a small screwdriver.
Fig 3: Installing Valve Spring Retainer And Valve Spring
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Install a new CHT sensor.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
Fig 4: Locating CHT Sensor
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Inspect the gasket and replace if necessary.

Fig 5: Inspecting Gasket
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Install the gasket, coolant outlet and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 6: Locating Coolant Outlet And Gasket Bolts
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NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Install the LH and RH engine lift eyes and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Locating LH And RH Engine Lift Eyes Bolt
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