Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Make sure the locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.
- Make sure any 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 NEW M11 cylinder head bolts until snug.
- Install the M6 cylinder head bolts until snug.
- Tighten the 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 M6 cylinder head bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Position the rear lift bracket to the cylinder head.
- Install the rear lift bracket studs.
Tighten: Tighten the studs to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the transaxle brace to the lift bracket studs.
- Install the nuts attaching the transaxle brace to the lift bracket studs.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the bolt attaching the transaxle brace to the transaxle.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the stud attaching the right engine mount bracket to the cylinder head.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 73 N.m (54 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts attaching the engine mount bracket to the transaxle.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 73 N.m (54 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the stud attaching the exhaust manifold front pipe to the cylinder head.
Tighten: Tighten the stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the engine harness ground terminal (5) onto the stud (1).
- Install the engine harness ground terminal nut (4).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Connect the engine harness electrical connector (6) to the ECT sensor.
- Install the right secondary camshaft drive chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
- Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
- Install the water crossover. Refer to Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Replacement .
- Install the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right 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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