Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove timing belt and camshaft sprockets.
2. Remove cylinder head covers, rocker arms and shafts.
3. Remove intake manifold and plenum.
4. Remove distributor.
5. Remove exhaust manifolds and crossover.

Cylinder Head Bolt Removal Sequence:





6. Remove cylinder head bolts in sequence. Remove cylinder head.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean surfaces of head and block, install head gasket over locating dowels.
2. Install head on locating dowels.
3. Install 10 mm Allen hex head bolts with washers.

Cylinder Head Bolt Washer:





CAUTION: Attach the cylinder head bolt washer in the direction shown in image.

Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence:





4. Tighten bolts in the order. When tightening the cylinder head bolts, tighten gradually, working in two or three steps and final tighten to specified torque of 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
5. Install rocker arms and cylinder head covers.
6. Install camshaft sprockets and timing belt.
7. Install exhaust manifolds and crossover pipe.
8. Install distributor.
9. Install intake manifold and plenum.