Cylinder head, removing and installing: Installing

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Place a clean cloth into cylinders so that no dirt or emery cloth particles can get in between cylinder wall and piston.

NOTE:

Also prevent dirt and emery cloth particles from getting into coolant.

Carefully clean cylinder head and cylinder block sealing surfaces. Ensure that no scoring or scratches are formed (when using abrasive paper, grade must not be less than 100).
Carefully remove metal particles, emery remains and cleaning cloths.

If the piston for No. 1 cylinder is not at TDC:

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft At Vibration Damper Securing Bolt In Engine At TDC Cyl. 1

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Turn crankshaft on vibration damper securing bolt in engine direction of rotation - arrow -.

NOTE:

Only remove the new cylinder head gasket from its packing immediately before installing.
Handle the new gasket with extreme care. Damage will lead to leaks.

Install new cylinder head gasket. Inscription (Part No.) must be legible.

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence

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Ensure that dowel sleeves are inserted into cylinder block holes 12 and 20 and that cylinder head gasket is seated.