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Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side: Installation

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  1. Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Left Cylinder Head Gasket
    GM902814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install a NEW left cylinder head gasket using the deck face locating pins for retention.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Left Cylinder Head
    GM902815Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the left cylinder head with the deck face locating pins.
  6. Place the left cylinder head in position on the deck face.
  7. Fig 3: View Of M11 Cylinder Head Bolts
    GM902816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses.
    NOTE: DO NOT reuse the old cylinder head bolts.
  8. Install the NEW M11 cylinder head bolts (1) and tighten.
    1. The M11 cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) .
    2. The M11 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059:  meter .
  9. Install 2 NEW front M8 left cylinder head bolts (2) and tighten.
    1. The M8 cylinder head bolts a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft) .
    2. The M8 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 75 degrees using the J 45059:  meter .