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Cylinder Head Installation




Cylinder Head Installation

Special Tools

EN-45059 - Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

1. Clean the sealing surfaces.

2. Inspect for plane surface.

* Cylinder block, cylinder head

* Straight-edge, feeler gauge

3. Install the cylinder head gasket.

4. Install the cylinder head.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

Note:
Note the correct tightening sequence.

5. Install NEW cylinder head bolts.

6. Tighten the bolts (1) in 5 passes. Use the EN-45059 - sensor kit:

* First pass to 25 Nm (18 lb ft)

* Second pass to 90°

* Third pass to 90°

* Fourth pass to 90°

* Fifth pass to 45°

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