Cylinder Head Cover: Installation: Notes
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| 1 - #9673 ALIGNMENT STUDS |
- Clean and inspect sealing surfaces.
- Install new gasket on cylinder head.NOTE: Add a small amount of grease to the top of each valve to assist with rocker arm position retention.
- Install rocker arm and lifter assemblies in cylinder head. Be sure to put rocker arm and lifter assemblies in same location as removed.
- Install special tool #9673 intake manifold/cylinder head cover alignment studs. See Fig 1.CAUTION: Care must be taken when installing the cylinder head cover/intake manifold. Do not dislodge the rocker arm(s) off of the valve stem(s) when installing the cover.
- Install cylinder head cover/intake manifold.NOTE: Be sure to lubricate cylinder head cover/intake manifold retaining bolts with engine oil before assembly. If new bolts are being installed, DO NOT lubricate before assembly.
- Install two cylinder head cover/intake manifold retaining bolts and tighten finger tight.
- Remove the #9673 alignment studs and install remaining retaining bolts. Tighten retaining bolts finger tight. See Fig 1.
- Torque cylinder head cover/intake manifold retaining bolts following procedure below.