Installation Note

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Fig 1: Locating Cylinder Head Gaskets

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CAUTION:

Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the head gasket.

CAUTION:

Observe all warnings or cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and the metal surface prep.

NOTE:

If there is no residual gasket material present, metal surface prep can be used to clean and prepare the surfaces.

Clean the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the cylinder block.
1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material with a plastic scraper.
2. Apply silicone gasket remover, following package directions, and allow to set for several minutes.
3. Remove the silicone gasket remover with a plastic scraper. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
4. Apply metal surface prep, following package directions, to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant, and to prepare the surfaces to bond with the new gasket. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
Check the cylinder head for flatness.
NOTE:
- The "V" notch in the head gasket faces the front of the engine.
Install new cylinder head gaskets.

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket Installation Position
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Install the cylinder heads.

Fig 3: Locating Cylinder Head
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Fig 4: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the bolts.
1. Tighten the bolts in 5 stages in the sequence shown.
2. Stage 1: Tighten to 50 Nm {5.1 kgf-m, 37 ft-lbf}.
3. Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
4. Stage 3: Tighten to 30 {3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft-lbf}.
5. Stage 4: Tighten 90 degrees.
6. Stage 5: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Install the exhaust manifolds. See EXHAUST MANIFOLD RIGHT HAND REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L , and EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEFT HAND REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket and bolts.

Fig 5: Locating A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Tightening torque: 47 Nm {4.8 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}
Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.

Fig 6: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
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Tightening torque: 27 Nm {2.8 kgf-m, 20 ft-lbf}
Install the stud bolts to the A/C compressor mounting bracket.

Fig 7: Locating Stud Bolts
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Tightening torque: 47 Nm {4.8 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}
Position the wiring harness bracket install the nut.

Fig 8: Locating Wiring Harness Bracket
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Tightening torque: 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}
NOTE:
- Do not tighten the rocker arm bolts at this time.
Install the rocker arms and bolts.

Fig 9: Rocker Arms Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the generator mounting bracket and bolts.

Fig 10: Locating Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Tightening torque: 47 Nm {4.8 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}
Install the power steering pump. See POWER STEERING PUMP - 2.3L , .
Install the generator. See GENERATOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION -- 3.0L .
Install the A/C compressor. See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION -- 3.0L .
Install the lower intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD LOWER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L , .
Drain the engine oil.
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT -- 3.0L .
Fill the power steering system. See POWER STEERING SYSTEM FILLING .
Charge the A/C system. See A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS .