LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2003 >> Safari Van Cargo, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 884 (Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (LN2)) >> Repair Instructions >> On-Vehicle Repair Instructions >> Cylinder Head Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma and 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:  Install the NEW cylinder head gasket with the words THIS SIDE UP showing.

  1. Install the cylinder head gasket to the block.
  2. Use a socket to push the cylinder head gasket over the rear dowel pin.
    Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Head Gasket To Block
    G01976979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Carefully guide the cylinder head into place over the dowel pins. This operation may require an assistant.
    Fig 2: Installing Cylinder Head
    G01976980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the cylinder head bolts by hand.
    Fig 3: Installing Cylinder Head Bolts
    G01976981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use the following sequence in order to tighten the cylinder head bolts:

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the long cylinder head bolts to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
    • Tighten the short cylinder head bolts to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    1. 5.1. Tighten bolt 1 to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
    2. 5.2. Tighten bolt 2 to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    3. 5.3. Tighten bolt 3 to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    4. 5.4. Tighten bolt 4 to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
    5. 5.5. Tighten bolt 5 to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
    6. 5.6. Tighten bolt 6 to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    7. 5.7. Tighten bolt 7 to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    8. 5.8. Tighten bolt 8 to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
    9. 5.9. Tighten bolt 9 to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).
    10. 5.10. Tighten bolt 10 to 58 N.m (43 lb ft).
    11. 5.11. Use J 36660-A  to tighten all the cylinder head bolts an additional 90 degrees in sequence.
      Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts
      G01976982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the engine lift bracket onto the rear of the engine.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine lift bracket nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Engine Lift Bracket Onto Rear Of Engine
    G01976983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT  .
  8. Install the valve rocker arms and push rods. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM AND PUSH ROD REPLACEMENT  .
  9. Install the valve rocker arm cover. Refer to VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER REPLACEMENT  .
  10. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT in Engine Exhaust.
  11. Install the accessory mounting bracket.
  12. Install the bolts holding the accessory mounting bracket to the engine.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the accessory mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 6: Installing Accessory Mounting Bracket
    G01976984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the thermostat assembly. Refer to THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (2.2L) in Engine Cooling.
  14. Install the A/C compressor, if equipped. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (2.2L) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  15. Install the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (2.2L) in Power Steering System.
  16. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR in Generators & Regulators.
  17. Install the fan pulley.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fan pulley bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  18. Install the engine drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT  .
  19. Install the engine cooling fan clutch. Refer to FAN CLUTCH REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  20. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  21. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
    Fig 7: Installing Fan Pulley
    G01976985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals