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Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side




Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side

Special Tools
* J 42385-100 Head/Main Bolt Thread Repair Kit
* J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS3, L99 Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (LLT Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).




2. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the engine coolant air bleed hose.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (LLT) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side)Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (L99/LS3) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side).
5. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
6. Reposition the oil level indicator tube, if necessary.
7. Remove the Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Removal (13. Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Removal)
8. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the wiring harness from the clip at the rear of the cylinder head.
10. Remove the ground wire bolts/studs from the rear, center, and front of the cylinder head.
11. Remove the canister purge solenoid. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Reposition the harnesses as necessary.





Note: The cylinder head bolts are NOT reusable.

13. Remove the cylinder head bolts.
Caution: After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.

14. Remove the cylinder head.




15. Remove the cylinder head gasket (217).
16. Discard the gasket.
17. Discard the cylinder head bolts.
18. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection (56. Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection).

Installation Procedure

Warning

Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

Caution: Clean all dirt, debris, and coolant from the engine block cylinder head bolt holes. Failure to remove all foreign material may result in damaged threads, improperly tightened fasteners or damage to components.

Note: If installing a new cylinder head it is necessary to install a new engine coolant air bleed plug into the rear coolant passage of the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Assemble (58. Cylinder Head Assemble).





Note:
* Do not use the cylinder head bolts again. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly.
* Do not use any type of sealant on the cylinder head gasket, unless specified.
* The cylinder head gaskets (217) must be installed in the proper direction and position.

1. Clean the engine block cylinder head bolt holes, if required.
Thread repair tool J 42385-107 may be used to clean the threads of old thread locking material.
2. Spray cleaner into the hole. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers) for the correct part number.
3. Clean the cylinder head bolt holes with compressed air.
4. Install the cylinder head locating pins (230).




5. Inspect the locating pins for proper installation.




6. Install the NEW cylinder head gasket (217) onto the locating pins.




7. Install the cylinder head (218) onto the locating pins and the gasket.
8. Install the NEW cylinder head bolts (220, 221).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

9. Tighten the cylinder head bolts.

1. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a first pass in sequence to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
2. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a second pass in sequence to 90 degrees using the J 45059 .
3. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts (1-10) a final pass in sequence to 70 degrees using the J 45059 .
4. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts (11-15) to 30 Nm (22 lb ft). Begin with the center bolt (11) and alternating side-to-side, work outward tightening all of the bolts.

10. Install the wiring harness to the clip at the rear of the cylinder head.
11. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the canister purge solenoid. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement (Service and Repair).




13. Install the ground wire bolts/studs to the rear, center, and front of the cylinder head.
14. Install Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Installation (101. Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe and Hole Cover Installation)
15. Position the oil level indicator tube into place.
16. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
17. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (LLT) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side)Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side (L99/LS3) (Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side).
18. Install the engine coolant air bleed hose.
19. Install the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement (Service and Repair).
20. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS3, L99 Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (LLT Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).

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