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Reassembly [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL SPARK PLUG TUBE 
    NOTE:

    When using a new cylinder head, the spark plug tubes must be replaced with new ones.

    1. Apply adhesive to the shaded area of a new spark plug tube.
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      *a Standard Application Width
      *b 9.0 to 15.0 mm (0.354 to 0.591 in.)

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

      Standard Application Width

      1.0 to 3.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.118 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Install the spark plug tube within 3 minutes of applying adhesive.
    2. Using a wooden block and hammer, tap in the spark plug tube to the specified protrusion height.
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      *a Standard Protrusion Height
      *b Cylinder Head Casting Surface

      Standard Protrusion Height

      72.9 mm (2.87 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to deform the spark plug tube.
      • Be careful not to expose the spark plug tube to engine oil for at least 1 hour after installing it.
      • To avoid tapping in the spark plug tube too far, measure the protrusion height while tapping it.
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG 
    1. Apply adhesive to the No. 1 straight screw plug.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

      NOTE:

      Install the No. 1 straight screw plug within 3 minutes after applying adhesive.

    2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install 4 new water hole gaskets and the 4 No. 1 straight screw plugs.

      Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not add engine oil at least 1 hours after installation.

  3. INSTALL NO. 2 STRAIGHT SCREW PLUG 
    1. Using a 14 mm hexagon wrench, install 2 new screw plug gaskets and the 2 No. 2 straight screw plugs.

      Torque: 80 N.m (816 kgf/cm, 59 ft.lbf) 

  4. INSTALL UNION 

    HINT: 

    It is not necessary to remove the union unless it is being replaced.

    1. Apply adhesive to the union of the cylinder head.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

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      *a Adhesive 1324
      NOTE:

      Install the union within 3 minutes after applying adhesive.

    2. Using a 12 mm union nut wrench, install the union to the cylinder head as shown in the illustration.
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      *a for Bank 1 *b for Bank 2
      *c 67 mm (2.64 in.) *d 30 mm (1.18 in.)

      Specified tightening torque 

      Torque: 14.7 N.m (150 kgf/cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

      HINT: 

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 11/2017]

      • When using a 12 mm union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 20 mm (0.787 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)):

        13.1 N.m (134 kgf/cm, 10 ft.lbf)

  5. INSTALL STUD BOLT 
    NOTE:

    If the stud bolt is deformed or the threads are damaged, replace it.

    1. Using E6 and E8 "TORX" socket wrenches, install the stud bolts.
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      *a for Bank 2 Rear Side *b for Bank 1 Intake Side
      *c for Bank 1 Rear Side *d for Bank 1 Exhaust Side
      *e for Bank 2 Exhaust Side *f for Bank 2 Intake Side
      *g 35 mm (1.38 in.) *h 52 mm (2.05 in.)
      *i 27 mm (1.06 in.) - -

      Bolt (A), (B) 

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      Bolt (C) 

      Torque: 4.0 N.m (41 kgf/cm, 35 in.lbf) 

  6. INSTALL VALVE SPRING SEAT 
    1. Install the valve spring seats to the cylinder head.
  7. INSTALL INTAKE VALVE STEM OIL SEAL 
    1. Apply a light coat of engine oil to new intake valve stem oil seals.
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      *a Gray
      *b Black
      *c Intake Side
      *d Exhaust Side
      NOTE:

      Pay attention when installing the intake valve stem oil seal and exhaust valve stem oil seal.

      For example, installing the intake valve stem oil seal to the exhaust side or installing the exhaust valve stem oil seal to the intake side can cause installation problems later.

      HINT: 

      The intake valve stem oil seals are gray and the exhaust valve stem oil seals are black.

    2. Using SST, push in the intake valve stem oil seals.
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      *1 Valve Stem Oil Seal
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect
      • SST: 09201-41020 
      NOTE:
      • Failure to use SST will cause the intake valve stem oil seal to be damaged or improperly seated.
      • Do not push in the intake valve stem oil seal at an angle.
  8. INSTALL EXHAUST VALVE STEM OIL SEAL 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the intake side.

  9. INSTALL EXHAUST VALVE 
    1. Sufficiently apply engine oil to the tip area of the exhaust valve shown in the illustration.
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      *a 40 mm (1.57 in.) or more
    2. Install the exhaust valve, inner compression spring and valve spring retainer to the cylinder head.
      NOTE:

      Install the same parts in the same combination to their original locations.

    3. Using SST, compress the inner compression spring and install the valve spring retainer lock.
      • SST: 09202-70020 
        1. 09202-00010
        2. 09202-01010
        3. 09202-01020
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    4. Using a plastic hammer, lightly tap the valve stem tip to ensure a proper fit.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the retainer.

  10. INSTALL INTAKE VALVE 
    1. Sufficiently apply engine oil to the tip area of the intake valve shown in the illustration.
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      *a 40 mm (1.57 in.) or more
    2. Install the intake valve, inner compression spring and valve spring retainer to the cylinder head.
      NOTE:

      Install the same parts in the same combination to their original locations.

    3. Using SST, compress the inner compression spring and install the valve spring retainer lock.
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      • SST: 09202-70020 
        1. 09202-00010
        2. 09202-01010
        3. 09202-01020
    4. Using a plastic hammer, lightly tap the valve stem tip to ensure a proper fit.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the retainer.