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Cylinder Head - Installation






INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The cylinder head gaskets are not interchangeable between the left and right sides. They are marked with an "L" and "R" to indicate the left or right side and they are marked "TOP" to indicate which side goes up.

CAUTION: The head gaskets are marked "TOP" to indicate which side goes up.





1. Clean all surfaces of the cylinder block and cylinder heads.
2. Clean the cylinder block front and the rear gasket surfaces using a suitable solvent.




3. Position the new cylinder head gaskets (5) onto the cylinder block.
4. Position the cylinder heads (4) onto the head gaskets (5) and the cylinder block.





5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) using the sequence shown.
6. Tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) using the sequence shown.
7. Tighten the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) using the sequence shown.
8. Tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) using the sequence shown.
9. Rotate the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 90° using the sequence shown.
10. Tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) using the sequence shown.





11. Install the push rods and rocker arm assemblies in their original position, using Pushrod Retainer 9070 (1) Valve Rocker Arm - Installation





12. Install intake manifold seals (1,3).
13. Position the intake manifold (2) in place.





14. Install new intake manifold bolts (with thread lock patch) and tighten to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) in the sequence shown Intake Manifold - Installation





15. Connect the heater hoses (1,2).
16. Connect the fuel supply line.





17. Install three power steering pump mounting bolts (2) through access holes in pulley. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) Power Steering Pump - Installation





18. Position the accessory drive belt (4) over all pulleys except for the water pump pulley (8).
19. Insert a suitable square drive ratchet into the square hole on the belt tensioner arm (7).
20. Rotate the tensioner (7) clockwise and slip the accessory drive belt over the water pump pulley (8).





21. Install the cylinder head covers (1) and tighten retainers in the sequence shown Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Installation.
22. Connect the evaporation control system.





23. Install the air cleaner resonator and duct work as an assembly (1) Air Cleaner Body - Installation
24. Connect the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (2).
25. Fill the cooling system Service and Repair
26. Change the engine oil and engine oil filter Service and Repair
27. Connect the negative battery cable.
28. Start the engine and check for leaks.