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Cylinder Head Installation - Right

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Tools Required 

J 36660-A  Torque Angle Meter. See Special Tools and Equipment .

  1. Install the cylinder head locator dowel pins, if necessary.
  2. Inspect the cylinder head locator dowel pins for proper installation.
  3. Install the cylinder head gasket.
    Fig 1: Installing Right Cylinder Head Gasket
    G01968204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the cylinder head.
    Fig 2: Installing Right Cylinder Head & Mounting Bolts
    G01968205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the cylinder head bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence to 60 N.m (44 lb ft). Turn the bolts an additional 95 degrees using the J 36660-A  .

    Fig 3: Tightening Sequence Of Right Cylinder Head Bolts
    G01968206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.