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Cylinder Head Replacement - Left

Cylinder Head Replacement- Left

^ Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove the lower intake manifold.
6. Remove the valve rocker arms and the pushrods.
7. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
8. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket.
9. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
10. Remove the left spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
11. Remove the left spark plugs.
12. Remove the left exhaust manifold.
13. Remove the left cylinder head bolts and discard the bolts.
14. Remove the left cylinder head.





15. Remove the left cylinder head gasket.
16. Clean and inspect the left cylinder head and the gasket mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure





1. Install a new left cylinder head gasket.





2. Install the left cylinder head over the locator pins and the gasket.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the new cylinder head bolts.
3.1. Tighten the bolts in sequence to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
3.2. Use the J 36660-A to rotate the cylinder head bolts in sequence an additional 95 degrees.
4. Install the left exhaust manifold.
5. Install the left spark plugs.
6. Install the left spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
7. Install the oil level indicator tube.
8. Install the right engine mount strut bracket.
9. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.
10. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods.
11. Install the lower intake manifold.
12. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
13. Fill the cooling system.
14. Inspect for leaks.