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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2014GENESIS 3.8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY - 3.8LCYLINDER HEADREPAIR PROCEDURESINSTALLATION

2014 Hyundai Genesis 3.8

Repair Procedures: Installation

2014 Hyundai Genesis 3.8SECTION Installation

NOTE:

Thoroughly clean all parts to be assembled.
Always use a new head and manifold gasket.
The cylinder head gasket is a metal gasket. Take care not to bend it.
Rotate the crankshaft, set the No. 1 piston at TDC.

Install the cylinder head.
1. The sealant locations on cylinder head and cylinder block must be free of engine oil and ETC.
2. Apply sealant on cylinder block top face before assembling cylinder head gaskets.
  The part must be assembled within 5 minutes after sealant was applied.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Sealant Applying Areas On Cylinder Head And Cylinder Block
  Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.