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Cylinder Head Assembly

Cylinder head, assembly

Installing cylinder head cover, refer to Valve Cover






1. 20 Nm (15 ft lb)

2. Intake manifold
Removing and installing, refer to Cylinder Head Replacement Service and Repair

3. 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
4. Cover
5. 10 Nm (7 ft lb)

6. Cylinder head bolt
Always replace
Tightening, refer to Specifications

7. Pressure relief valve
Replace if loud valve noises affecting the entire cylinder head bank can be heard
Secure with thread locking compound AMV 197 00001
Replace valves which have loosened up
25 Nm (18 ft lb)

8. 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
9. Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor housing

10. Cylinder head
Checking for distortion, refer to Testing and Inspection/Procedures Testing and Inspection
Resurfacing dimensions, refer to Resurfacing Cylinder Head, Resurfacing

11. Cylinder head gasket
Always replace
Identification: lettering on gasket must face upwards

Note: The single cylinder head - 10- listed can be used on either left or right sides and uses a cap to seal at the front.
Installing cylinder head sealing cap, refer to Cylinder Head Sealing Cap Cylinder Head Sealing Cap