Installation Procedure
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- Make sure all the cylinder head locating pins are securely installed in the cylinder block deck face.
- Make sure all old thread sealant material is removed from the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block.
- Install a NEW cylinder head gasket using the locating pins for retention.
- Align the cylinder head with the locating pins.
- Place the cylinder head in position on the cylinder block.
- Install 10 NEW M11 cylinder head bolts until snug.
- Install the 3 M6 cylinder head bolts until snug.
- Tighten the 10 M11 cylinder head bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolts (1-10) a first pass in the sequence shown to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts a second pass in the sequence shown an additional 70 degrees using the J 45059 . See Special Tools .
- Tighten the bolts a third pass in the sequence shown an additional 60 degrees using the J 45059 . See Special Tools .
- Tighten the bolts a final pass in the sequence shown an additional 45 degrees (total 175 degrees) using the J 45059 . See Special Tools .
- Tighten the 3 M6 bolts cylinder head.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the left secondary camshaft drive chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
- Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Install the water crossover. Refer to Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Replacement .
- Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
- Install the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side .
IMPORTANT:
Failure to remove all the old thread sealant material from the cylinder block could cause false torque readings.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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