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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install a new left cylinder head gasket.
    Fig 1: Installing Left Cylinder Head Gasket
    G02081480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the left cylinder head over the locator pins and the gasket.
    Fig 2: Installing Left Cylinder Head
    G02081481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the new cylinder head bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. 3.1. Tighten the bolts in sequence to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
    2. 3.2. Use the J 36660-A  to rotate the cylinder head bolts in sequence an additional 95 degrees.
  4. Install the left exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LEFT (3.1L) in Engine Exhaust.
  5. Install the left spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUGS in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
  6. Install the left spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to SPARK PLUGS in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
  7. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE REPLACEMENT  .
  8. Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT  .
  9. Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE REPLACEMENT (3.1 L)  in Engine Exhaust.
  10. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD REPLACEMENT  .
  11. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LOWER  .
  12. Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT  .
  13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  14. Inspect for leaks.
    Fig 3: Locating Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G02081482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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