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Cylinder Head Cover: Installation: Notes

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Fig 1: #9673 ALIGNMENT STUDS
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1 - #9673 ALIGNMENT STUDS
  1. Clean and inspect sealing surfaces.
  2. 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.
  3. Install rocker arm and lifter assemblies in cylinder head. Be sure to put rocker arm and lifter assemblies in same location as removed. 
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Install two cylinder head cover/intake manifold retaining bolts and tighten finger tight.
  7. Remove the #9673 alignment studs and install remaining retaining bolts. Tighten retaining bolts finger tight. See Fig 1.
    Fig 2: CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
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  8. Torque cylinder head cover/intake manifold retaining bolts following procedure below.