Removal and Installation: Installation
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- Turn the crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC on the compression stroke.
- The crankshaft key (A) should line up with the bank 1 cylinder head center line (B) as shown, above.
- Install new cylinder head gaskets.CAUTION: Do not reuse cylinder head gaskets.
- Inspect the cylinder head bolts (B) before installing the cylinder heads.CAUTION: Cylinder head bolts (B) are tightened by degree rotation tightening method. Observing measuring points (A), 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.
: Engine front
- Install the bank 1 cylinder head (A) and bank 2 cylinder head (B) on the cylinder block. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the five steps in the numerical order as shown below, using Tool.CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft and camshaft separately or valves will strike piston heads.
Tool Number
: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
- Tightening procedure:
Cylinder head bolts
Step 1
: 98.1 N.m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb) in order
Step 2
: Loosen bolts in the reverse order of tightening.
Step 3
: 39.2 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb) in order
Step 4
: 103° degrees rotation in order
Step 5
: 103° degrees rotation in order
: Engine front
- Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.