Removal and Installation: Installation

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Before installing the rear timing chain case, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from mating surface using a scraper.
- Also remove old sealant from mating surface of cylinder block.
- Remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant from the bolt hole and thread.
Fig 2: Removing Old Silicone RTV Sealant From Bolt Holes
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Before installing the front cam bracket, remove the old RTV Silicone Sealant from the mating surface using a scraper.

Fig 3: Removing Old Silicone RTV Sealant
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- Do not scratch the mating surface.
Turn the crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC on the compression stroke.
- The crankshaft key should line up with the right bank cylinder center line as shown.
Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Key
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Install new gaskets on the cylinder heads.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft and camshaft separately or valves will strike piston heads.

Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head Gasket
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Inspect the cylinder head bolts before installing the cylinder heads.

Fig 6: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Specification
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CAUTION: Cylinder head bolts are tightened by degree rotation tightening method. Whenever the size difference between d1 and d2 exceeds the limit, replace the bolts with new ones.

Limit (d1 - d2): 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
- Lubricate threads and seat surfaces of the bolts with new engine oil.
Install the cylinder heads on the cylinder block. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the five steps in the numerical order as shown using Tool.

Fig 7: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Torque Graph
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Tool Number: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
- Tightening procedure:
Cylinder head bolts

Step a: 98.1 N.m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)

Step b: Loosen in the reverse order of tightening

Step c: 32.9 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)

Step d: 103° degrees rotation clockwise

Step e: 103° degrees rotation clockwise

Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts (RH)
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Fig 9: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts (LH)
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Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.