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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Locating Pins
    GM522731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Make sure all the cylinder head locating pins are securely installed in the cylinder block deck face.
    2. NOTE:

    Failure to remove all the old thread sealant material from the cylinder block could cause false torque readings.

  2. Make sure all old thread sealant material is removed from the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block.
    3. Fig 2: View of Left Cylinder Head Gasket
    GM522790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket using the locating pins for retention.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Cylinder Head With Alignment Dowels - Left
    GM522794Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Align the cylinder head with the locating pins.
  5. Place the cylinder head in position on the cylinder block.
    6. Fig 4: View of M6 External Drive Bolts
    GM522798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install 10 NEW M11 cylinder head bolts until snug.
  7. Install the 3 M6 cylinder head bolts until snug.
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Left Cylinder Head Bolts
    GM522802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  8. Tighten the 10 M11 cylinder head bolts.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the bolts (1-10) a first pass in the sequence shown to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the bolts a second pass in the sequence shown an additional 70 degrees using the J 45059 .
    3. Tighten the bolts a third pass in the sequence shown an additional 60 degrees using the J 45059 .
    4. Tighten the bolts a final pass in the sequence shown an additional 45 degrees (total 175 degrees) using the J 45059 .
  9. Tighten the 3 M6 bolts cylinder head.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  10. Install the left secondary camshaft drive chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side .
  11. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  12. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side .
  13. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  14. Install the water crossover. Refer to Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Replacement .
  15. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
  16. Install the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side .
  17. Install the left exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side .
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