Cylinder Head: Installation
- Install new head gasket with "TOP" mark upward. Be sure all contact surfaces are clean. Position cylinder head over gasket.
- Dip head bolts and washers in engine oil before installation. Install and tighten bolts in 3 stages in sequence. See Fig 1. First tighten bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). Tighten next to 44 ft. lbs. (60 N.m). Angle tighten an additional 90°.
- Adjust valves. Reverse remainder of removal procedure and make final valve adjustment after running engine for 10 minutes. See VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT . Retorque cylinder head bolts.
NOTE:
Tighten to final torque in 3 stages.