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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean the cylinder head gasket surfaces on the engine block.
  2. Inspect the dowel pins (cylinder head locator) for proper installation.
  3. Clean the cylinder head gasket surfaces on the cylinder head.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Dowel Pins For Proper Installation
    G02077789Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Do not use any type sealer on the cylinder head gasket, unless specified.

  4. Install the NEW cylinder head gasket in position over the dowel pins, cylinder head locator.
    Fig 2: Installing Cylinder Head Gasket
    G02077790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the cylinder head onto the engine block.

    Guide the cylinder head carefully into place over the dowel pins and the cylinder head gasket.

    Fig 3: Installing Cylinder Head
    G02077791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the threads of the cylinder head bolts.
  7. Install the cylinder head bolts finger tight.
    Fig 4: Installing Cylinder Head Bolts
    G02077792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  8. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence on the first pass.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts in sequence on the first pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  9. Use the in order to tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence on the final pass.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the long bolts (1, 4, 5, 8, 9) on the final pass in sequence to 75 degrees.
    • Tighten the medium bolts (12, 13) on the final pass in sequence to 65 degrees.
    • Tighten the short bolts (2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11) on the final pass in sequence to 55 degrees.
      Fig 5: Tightening Cylinder Head Bolts In Sequence
      G02077793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the spark plug wire support and bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the spark plug wire support bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 6: Installing Spark Plug Wire Support & Bolts
    G02077794Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Measure the NEW spark plugs for the proper gap. Adjust the spark plug gap if necessary.

    Specification 

    Spark plug gap to 1.52 mm (0.060 in).

  12. Install the spark plugs.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the spark plugs for a USED cylinder head to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
    • Tighten the spark plugs for the initial installation of a NEW cylinder head to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
      Fig 7: Installing Spark Plugs
      G02077795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. If reusing the engine coolant temperature gage sensor, if applicable, apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the threads of the engine coolant temperature gage sensor.
  14. Install the engine coolant temperature gage sensor, if applicable.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine coolant temperature gage sensor to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    Fig 8: Installing Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Sensor
    G02077796Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. If reusing the engine coolant temperature sensor, if applicable, apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the threads of the engine coolant temperature gage sensor.
  16. Install the engine coolant temperature sensor, if applicable.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the engine coolant temperature sensor to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  17. Install the valve pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
    Fig 9: Installing Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
    G02077797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the ground wires and nut at the rear of the cylinder head.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ground wire nut to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

  19. Install the transmission control cable bracket and bolts at the rear of the cylinder head.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the transmission control cable bracket bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  20. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT-LEFT (4.3L) or EXHAUST MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT - LEFT (4.8L, 5.3.L, 6.0L) .
  21. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Lower .
    Fig 10: Installing Ground Wires & Nut At Rear Of Cylinder Head
    G02077798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the stud for the power steering pump mounting bracket to the cylinder head.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pump mounting bracket stud to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    Fig 11: Installing Power Steering Pump Mounting Bracket To Cylinder Head Stud
    G02077799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Slide the power steering pump mounting bracket on the stud and the power steering pump.
  24. Install the three bolts and the nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pump mounting bolts and the nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Fig 12: Installing Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts & Nut
    G02077800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the 3 bolts for the power steering pump.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the power steering pump mounting bracket to the power steering pump bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 13: Installing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G02077801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to POWER STEERING PULLEY REPLACEMENT .
  27. Install the air conditioning compressor, if equipped. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (4.3L) or COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) .
  28. Install the air conditioning compressor discharge hose, if equipped. Refer to DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT .
  29. Install the air conditioning compressor suction hose, if equipped. Refer to SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENT .
  30. Install the drive belt idler pulley if not equipped with A/C. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - without Air Conditioning .
  31. Install the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT .
  32. Fill the engine coolant system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  33. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
  34. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim .
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