Cylinder Head Replacement - Left

Cylinder Head Replacement - Left
^ Tools Required
- J 45059 Electronic Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Drain the cooling system.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
7. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
8. Remove the ignition control module and the bracket from the left cylinder head.
9. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket.
10. Remove the left engine mount strut bracket.
11. Remove the lower intake manifold.
12. Remove the left spark plugs from the left cylinder head.
13. Remove the left exhaust manifold.
14. Remove the left valve rocker arm cover.
15. Remove the left rocker arms and the push rods.





16. Remove the left cylinder head bolts. Discard the cylinder head bolts.
17. Remove the left cylinder head.





18. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
19. Remove the caps, the springs, the valves and the seals from the cylinder head.
20. Clean the gasket mating surfaces on the cylinder head, the cylinder block and the intake manifold.
21. Clean the cylinder block bolt hole threads.
22. Inspect the engine block.
23. Inspect the cylinder head.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the valves, the seals, the springs and the caps to the cylinder head.





2. Position the head gasket with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine.

Notice: Head gaskets are not interchangeable. The head gasket must be installed with the arrow pointing to the front of the engine. Installing the head gasket in any other direction will cause gasket failure and possible engine failure.






3. Install the cylinder head.





4. Install the new cylinder head bolts (1-8).
1 Tighten the cylinder head bolts (1-8) in this sequence to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
2 Use the J 45059 to rotate the cylinder head bolts in this sequence (1-8) an additional 120 degrees.

Notice: This bolt is designed to permanently stretch when tightened. The correct part number fastener must be used to replace this type of fastener. Do not use a bolt that is stronger in this application. If the correct bolt is not used, the parts will not be tightened correctly. The system or the components may be damaged.

Notice: This engine uses special torque to yield head bolts. This design bolt requires a special tightening procedure. Failure to follow the given procedure will cause head gasket failure and possible engine damage.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the left push rods and rocker arms.
6. Install the left valve rocker arm cover.
7. Install the left exhaust manifold.
8. Install the left spark plugs to the left cylinder head.
9. Install the lower intake manifold.
10. Install the left engine mount strut bracket.
11. Install the right engine mount strut bracket.
12. Install the ignition control module bracket and the ignition control module to the left cylinder head.
13. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
14. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
15. Fill the cooling system.
16. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.
18. Inspect for leaks.