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Cylinder Head Installation - Left

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Tools Required: J 36660-A  Torque Angle Meter

  1. Install the dowel pins (cylinder head locator) (if necessary).
  2. Inspect the dowel pins (cylinder head locator) for proper installation.
  3. Install the cylinder head gasket.
    Fig 1: Cylinder Head Gasket
    G01763922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the cylinder head.
    Fig 2: Install The Left Side Cylinder Head
    G01763923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install NEW 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: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01763924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.