Cylinder Head R & I: Installation
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- Clean carbon from combustion chambers and tops of pistons. Ensure all gasket surfaces, head bolts and head bolt holes are clean. Install NEW cylinder head gasket with numbers or word "TOP" upward. DO NOT apply gasket sealant to cylinder head gasket. Ensure all holes are aligned. Install cylinder head bolt No. 14, and hold in raised position using tape. Cylinder head bolt No. 14 cannot be installed after head is in position on block. Install cylinder head.
- Apply sealant to threads of cylinder head bolt No. 11 before installation. Install cylinder head bolts. Tighten all bolts to specification in 3 stages and in sequence. During final tightening stage, bolt No. 11 will be tightened to a lower torque than others. Refer to, at the end of the article, TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Refer to Fig. Fig 1.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Install all valve train components into original locations. Adjust A/T linkage. Refill cooling system. Start engine, and check for leaks.