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Right Cylinder Head






INSTALLATION - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD

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1. If replacing the cylinder head, transfer the valves, valve seals and valve springs to the new cylinder head Intake And Exhaust Valves - Installation, if valve refacing is necessary Procedures
2. If replacing the cylinder head, transfer the exhaust manifold to the new cylinder head. Using the sequence shown, tighten the exhaust manifold bolts/studs to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. If replacing the cylinder head, transfer the spark plugs to the new cylinder head Spark Plug - Installation






CAUTION: The cylinder head gaskets are not interchangeable between the left and right sides. They are marked with an "L" and "R" to indicate the left or right side and they are marked "TOP" to indicate which side goes up.

4. Using a suitable solvent, clean all sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and cylinder heads.





5. Position the new cylinder head gasket (1) onto the cylinder block.
6. Position the cylinder head (2) onto the cylinder head gasket (1) and cylinder block.





7. Using the sequence shown, tighten the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
8. Using the sequence shown, tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
9. Again, using the sequence shown, tighten the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
10. Again, using the sequence shown, tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
11. Again, using the sequence shown, rotate the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 90°.
12. Again, using the sequence shown, tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).





13. Using Pushrod Retainer (1), install the push rods and rocker arms in their original location as noted during removal Valve Rocker Arm - Installation.





14. Position the engine oil indicator tube, install the retaining nut at the exhaust manifold and tighten to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).
15. Install the cylinder head cover Cylinder Head Cover(s) - Installation.





16. Install the intake manifold Intake Manifold - Installation.





17. Install the cowl cover panel Cowl Panel Cover - Installation.
18. Install the air cleaner and resonator assembly Air Cleaner Body - Installation.
19. Fill the cooling system Service and Repair.





20. Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
21. Install the engine cover (2).
22. Install the oil fill cap (1).
23. Connect the negative battery cable.

NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The "Oil Change Required" message will need to be reset after changing the engine oil and filter.

24. Reset the "Oil Change Required" indicator system Service and Repair.
25. Start the engine check for leaks.