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Cylinder Head Assemble

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    Fig 1: View Of Straight Screw Plugs & Gaskets
    GM2017182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER CAUTION .
  1. Using a 10 mm straight hexagon wrench, install 3 new gaskets and the 3 No. 2 straight screw plugs.

    Tighten:  Tighten to 44 N.m (33 lb ft).

  2. Install the valve spring seats to the cylinder head.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Valve Stem Oil Seal
    GM2017236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install valve stem oil seal.
    4. IMPORTANT: Pay close attention when installing the intake and exhaust oil seals. Installing the intake oil seal into the exhaust side or installing the exhaust oil seal to the intake side may cause installation problems later.
    IMPORTANT: The intake valve oil seal is gray and the exhaust valve oil seal is black.
  4. Apply a light coat of engine oil to a new oil seal.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Valve Stem Oil Seal Installation
    GM2017237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Failure to use SST will cause the oil seal to be damaged or improperly seated.
  5. Using SST, push in the oil seal.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Valve Stem Lubrication Area
    GM2017238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Sufficiently apply engine oil to the tip area of the intake valve shown in the illustration.
    7. IMPORTANT: Install the same parts in the same combination to the original locations.
  7. Install the valve, compression spring and spring retainer to the cylinder head.
    8. Fig 5: View Of Compressing Valve Spring & Removing/Installing Valve Retainer Locks
    GM2017178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using SST and wooden blocks, compress the spring and install the 2 retainer locks.
    9. Fig 6: Ensuring Proper Valve Component Fit
    GM2017239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the valve stem tip and retainer.
  9. Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the valve stem tip to ensure a proper fit.
    10. Fig 7: Identifying Valve Stem Lubrication Area
    GM2017240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Sufficiently apply engine oil to the tip area of the exhaust valve.
    11. IMPORTANT: Install the same parts in the same combination to the original locations.
  11. Install the exhaust valve, compression spring and spring retainer to the cylinder head.
    12. Fig 8: Identifying Valve Springs & Components
    GM2017179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Using SST and wooden blocks, compress the spring and install the 2 retainer locks.
    13. Fig 9: Ensuring Proper Valve Component Fit
    GM2017241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the valve stem tip and retainer.
  13. Using a plastic-faced hammer, lightly tap the valve stem tip to ensure a proper fit.
  14. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the valve stem caps.
  15. Install the valve stem caps to the cylinder head.
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