Exhaust Manifold Installation - Right (with NC8)

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Install the exhaust manifold studs.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust manifold studs to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold Studs
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Install the exhaust manifold gasket.
Install the exhaust manifold.
Install the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts to 30 N.m (22 Ib. ft).
Install the right side spark plugs.
Tighten
- Tighten the spark plugs to 27 N.m (20 Ib. ft) when installing the spark plugs in to a new cylinder head.
- Tighten the spark plugs to 15 N.m (13 Ib. ft) when re-installing the spark plugs after initial installation.
  
  Fig 2: Exhaust Manifold, Gasket, Bolts & Nuts
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Install the lower right exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 3: Lower Right Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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Install the upper right exhaust manifold heat shield.

Fig 4: Upper Right Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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Install the right engine lift hook.
Install the right engine lift hook nut and bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the right engine lift hook nut and bolt to 30 N.m (22 Ib. ft).

Fig 5: Right Engine Lift Hook, Nut & Bolt
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Install the fuel injector sight shield cover bracket.
Install the fuel injector sight shield cover bracket nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the fuel injector sight shield cover bracket nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

Fig 6: Fuel Injector Sight Shield Cover Bracket & Nuts
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Install the air injection check valve.
Install the air injection check valve bolts.
Tighten
- Tighten the air injection check valve bolt (1) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Tighten the air injection check valve bolts (2) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  
  Fig 7: Air Injection Check Valve & Bolts
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Install the vacuum solenoid and vacuum lines.
Install the vacuum solenoid bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the vacuum solenoid bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 8: Vacuum Solenoid, Bolt & Vacuum Lines
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Coat the threads of the heated oxygen sensor with anti-seize compound.
Install the heated oxygen sensor.
Tighten

Tighten the heated oxygen sensor to 42 N.m (31 Ib. ft).
Install the heated oxygen sensor lead.

Fig 9: Heated Oxygen Sensor & Lead
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Install the air injection pipe.
Install the air injection pipe assembly nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the air injection pipe assembly nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 10: Air Injection Pipe & Assembly Nuts
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Important: Inspect the EGR outlet pipe for leaks during installation. If leaks are present, replace the EGR adapter assembly.
Install the EGR valve adapter to cylinder head.
Install the EGR valve adapter to cylinder head bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the EGR valve adapter to cylinder head bolts to 50 N.m (37 Ib. ft).
Install the EGR inlet pipe to the exhaust manifold.
Install the EGR inlet pipe bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the EGR inlet pipe bolt to 29 N.m (21 Ib. ft).
Install the EGR outlet pipe to EGR valve adapter.
Install the EGR outlet pipe to EGR valve adapter nut.
Tighten

Tighten the EGR outlet pipe to EGR valve adapter nut to 29 N.m (21 Ib. ft).

Fig 11: EGR Valve Adapter & Bolts, EGR Inlet & Outlet Pipe, Nut & Bolt
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