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Cylinder Head Installation - Right Side: Installation

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  1. Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Right Cylinder Head Gasket
    GM902817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install a NEW right cylinder head gasket using the deck face locating pins for retention.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Right Cylinder Head
    GM902818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the right cylinder head with the deck face locating pins.
  6. Place the right cylinder head in position on the deck face.
  7. Fig 3: View of Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GM2126651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE:
    • DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses.
    • DO NOT reuse the old cylinder head bolts.
  8. Install the NEW M11 cylinder head bolts (1).
    1. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) .
    2. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059:  angle meter .
  9. Install the NEW M8 cylinder head bolt (2).
    1. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolt a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) .
    2. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolt a second pass an additional 75 degrees using the J 45059:  angle meter .