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Installation - Left Cylinder Head

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  1. If replacing the cylinder head, transfer the valves, valve seals and valve springs to the new cylinder head. Refer to VALVES, INTAKE AND EXHAUST, INSTALLATION . If valve refacing is necessary. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFACING .
  2. If replacing the cylinder head, transfer the exhaust manifold to the new cylinder head. Using the sequence shown in the illustration, tighten the exhaust manifold bolts/studs to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
  3. If replacing the cylinder head, transfer the spark plugs to the new cylinder head. Refer to SPARK PLUG, INSTALLATION .
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    Right side shown in the illustration, left side similar. 

    CAUTION:

    The cylinder head gaskets are not interchangeable between the left and right sides. They are marked with an "L" and "R" to indicate the left or right side and they are marked "TOP" to indicate which side goes up.

  4. Using a suitable solvent, clean all sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and cylinder heads.
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    Right side shown in the illustration, left side similar. 

  5. Position the new cylinder head gasket (1) onto the cylinder block.
  6. Position the cylinder head (2) onto the cylinder head gasket (1) and cylinder block.
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    Right side shown in the illustration, left side similar. 

  7. Using the sequence shown in the illustration, tighten the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
  8. Using the sequence shown in the illustration, tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
  9. Again, using the sequence shown in the illustration, tighten the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  10. Again, using the sequence shown in the illustration, tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
  11. Again, using the sequence shown in the illustration, rotate the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 90°.
  12. Again, using the sequence shown in the illustration, tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
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    Right side shown in the illustration, left side similar. 

  13. Using Pushrod Retainer (special tool #9070, Retainer, Push Rod) (1), install the push rods and rocker arms in their original location as noted during removal. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION 
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    NOTE:

    Right side shown in the illustration, left side similar. 

  14. Install the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION .
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  15. Install the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
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  16. Install the cowl cover panel. Refer to COVER, COWL PANEL, INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the air cleaner and resonator assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
  18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  19. Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
  20. Install the engine cover (2).
  21. Install the oil fill cap (1).
  22. Connect the negative battery cable.
    NOTE:

    This vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The "Oil Change Required" message will need to be reset after changing the engine oil and filter.

  23. Reset the "Oil Change Required" indicator system. Refer to CENTER, ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  24. Start the engine check for leaks.