Cylinder Head - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Cylinder head gasket. Install new cylinder head gasket as shown with the TOP mark provided on the gasket on top side (toward cylinder head) and on crankshaft pulley side.

Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence:

2. Cylinder head; secure with eight new cylinder head bolts after applying engine oil to each bolt. Tighten cylinder head-to-engine block bolts to 73 Nm (54 ft. lbs.) following tightening sequence. Tighten a little at a time and evenly among bolts, repeat tightening sequence three or four times before reaching specified torque.





3. Rubber seal between coolant pump and cylinder head.
4. Cylinder head cover; secure with four new seal washers and nuts. Tighten cylinder head cover nuts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
5. Timing belt and belt tensioner.
6. Distributor to cylinder head.
7. Intake manifold and (TBI) unit.
8. Exhaust manifold.
9. Negative (-) battery cable.
10. Refill engine coolant to specifications.
11. Adjust ignition timing.
12. Upon completion of installation, check coolant system for coolant leaks. After completing that inspection, start engine and check exhaust system for exhaust leaks and check oil pressure.