
ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-13
Cylinder head gasket - LH
$% 12.29.02
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Drain cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
3.Remove inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
4.Remove LH exhaust manifold gasket.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - LH - Non NAS.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - LH - NAS.
5.Remove camshaft timing belt.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
6.Remove 4 bolts securing LH front camshaft
timing belt cover backplate to cylinder head;
remove backplate.
7.Remove LH camshaft cover gasket.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft cover gasket - LH - Up to 03MY.8.Remove 3 nuts and 3 bolts securing ignition
coils to LH inlet manifold and release coil earth
lead, if fitted.
9.Remove ignition coils and position aside, if
fitted.
10.Release clip and disconnect coolant bleed
hose from inlet manifold and move hose aside.
11.Depress locking collar and release breather
hose from LH inlet manifold.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-15
Refit
1.Clean cylinder head mating face.
CAUTION: Use suitable gasket removal
spray and a plastic scraper.
2.Remove bolts securing cylinder liner clamps
LRT-12-144 to cylinder block and remove
clamps.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft.
3.Clean cylinder block face and dowel holes.
4.Clean cylinder head bolts and wipe dry.
5.Lightly lubricate threads and beneath heads of
cylinder head bolts with clean engine oil.
6.Check that fitted height of dowels is between 10
to 11 mm (0.40 to 0.43 in) above cylinder block
top face. Replace dowels if fitted height is
incorrect.
7.Fit new cylinder head gasket onto cylinder
block with the word 'TOP' uppermost.
8.With assistance, fit cylinder head and carefully
position LH inlet to RH inlet manifold.
9.Carefully enter cylinder head bolts, DO NOT
DROP. Screw bolts into place by hand.10.Tighten cylinder head bolts progressively in the
sequence shown to :
lStage 1 - 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 2 - Tighten in the same sequence to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 3 -Tighten in the same sequence to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 4 - Using an angle torque gauge,
tighten bolts in the same sequence a further
180°
11.Fit LH camshaft cover gasket.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft cover gasket - LH - Up to 03MY.
12.Remove and discard 'O' rings from injectors.
13.Clean injectors and injector locations in fuel rail.
14.Lubricate new 'O' rings with castor oil and fit to
injectors.
15.Position fuel rail assembly and secure injectors
to inlet manifolds.
16.Position injector protection cover - if fitted to RH
fuel rail and secure injector harness to
protection cover or fuel rail with clips.
17.Fit bolts securing fuel rail to inlet manifolds and
tighten to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
18.Position CMP sensor bracket, fit and tighten
bolt to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
19.Connect CMP sensor multiplug and secure to
bracket.
20.Connect breather hose to LH inlet manifold.
21.Connect coolant bleed hose to inlet manifold
and secure with clip.
22.Position ignition coils to LH inlet manifold.
23.Position earth lead, fit nuts and bolts securing
ignition coils to LH inlet manifold and tighten to
9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
24.Position ht lead guide bracket, fit and tighten
special bolt.
25.Connect ht leads to spark plugs and secure ht
leads in guide clips.
26.Clean camshaft timing belt cover backplate
bolts and apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to
the first 3 threads.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-16 REPAIRS
27.Position backplate, fit and tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
28.Fit camshaft timing belt.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
29.Fit LH exhaust manifold gasket.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - LH - Non NAS.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - LH - NAS.
30.Fit inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
31.Fill cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
32.Check engine oil level and top-up if necessary.
+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.
Cylinder head gasket - RH
$% 12.29.03
Remove
1.Disconnect battery earth lead.
2.Drain cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
3.Remove inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
4.Remove RH exhaust manifold gasket.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - RH - Non NAS.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - RH - KV6 - NAS.
5.Remove camshaft timing belt.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
6.Remove 4 bolts securing RH front timing belt
cover backplate to cylinder head and remove
backplate.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-19
10.Tighten cylinder head bolts progressively in the
sequence illustrated to:
lStage 1 - 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 2 - Tighten in the same sequence to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 3 -Tighten in the same sequence to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft)
lStage 4 - Using an angle torque gauge,
tighten bolts in the same sequence a further
180°
11.Fit RH camshaft cover gasket.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft cover gasket - RH.
12.Remove and discard lower 'O' rings from
injectors.
13.Clean injectors and injector locations in fuel rail.
14.Lubricate new 'O' rings with castor oil and fit to
injectors.
15.Position fuel rail assembly and secure injectors
to inlet manifolds.
16.Position injector protection cover - if fitted to RH
fuel rail; secure injector harness to protection
cover or fuel rail with clips.
17.Fit bolts securing fuel rail to inlet manifolds and
tighten to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
18.Connect coolant bleed hose to inlet manifold
and secure with clip.
19.Connect breather hoses to RH camshaft cover
and inlet manifold.
20.Position ignition coils to LH inlet manifold.
21.Position earth lead, fit nuts and bolts securing
ignition coils to LH inlet manifold and tighten to
9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
22.Connect multiplugs to plug top coils and secure
with locking clips.
23.Clean camshaft timing belt cover backplate
bolts and apply sealant, Part No. STC 50552 to
the first 3 threads.
24.Position backplate, fit and tighten bolts to 9 Nm
(7 lbf.ft).25.Fit camshaft timing belt.
+ ENGINE - K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS,
Camshaft timing belt.
26.Fit RH exhaust manifold gasket.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket - exhaust
manifold - RH - Non NAS.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Gasket(s) -
exhaust manifold - RH - KV6 - NAS.
27.Fit inlet manifold chamber.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Seals - inlet
manifold chamber - up to 03MY.
28.Fill cooling system.
+ COOLING SYSTEM - K SERIES KV6,
ADJUSTMENTS, Coolant - drain and refill.
29.Check engine oil level and top-up if necessary.
+ MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE,
Engine Oil and Filter – KV6.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
12-3-30 REPAIRS
46.Remove nuts securing RH and LH track rod
end ball joints.
47.Fit an M12 nut to each ball pin, flush with end of
each pin.
48.Using LRT-57-043, separate ball pins from RH
and LH steering arms. Remove M12 nuts and
release ball pins from steering arms.
49.Pull RH and LH hubs outwards and release
driveshafts from hubs.
50.Using LRT-54-026, release drive shafts from
IRD unit and gearbox.51.Remove nut securing selector lever to selector
shaft on gearbox and release lever from
selector shaft.
52.Release clip securing selector cable to gearbox
bracket, remove cable and tie aside.
53.Using a 3/8” square drive socket bar, raise
ancillary drive belt tensioner and release drive
belt from A/C compressor pulley.
54.Disconnect multiplug from A/C compressor.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-33
71.Remove 3 bolts securing PAS pump to front
mounting plate and tie pump aside.
72.With assistance, manoeuvre and lower engine
and gearbox to floor.
Refit
1.With assistance, raise engine and gearbox into
engine compartment.
2.Position PAS pump to front mounting plate, fit
and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
3.Position PAS pump pulley, fit and tighten Torx
screws to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
4.Position top arm to engine mounting bracket
and RH hydramount, fit and tighten bolts to 100
Nm (74 lbf.ft).
5.Position PAS pipe support bracket to RH
hydramount, fit and tighten nut to 85 Nm (63
lbf.ft).
6.Place a wooden block on jack, position jack
under gearbox and raise jack sufficient to
support weight of gearbox. Release lifting hook
from lifting bracket on gearbox and connect to
rear engine lifting bracket.
7.Lower and remove jack supporting gearbox.
8.Remove bolts securing LRT-44-026 lifting
bracket to gearbox and remove bracket.
9.Position LH mounting bracket to gearbox, fit
and tighten bolts to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
10.Position LH mounting to body, fit and tighten
bolts to 48 Nm.
11.Align gearbox bracket to LH body mounting, fit
and tighten through bolt to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
12.Position upper RH engine steady to top arm, fit
and tighten bolt to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
13.Tighten bolt securing upper RH engine steady
to body to 100 Nm (74 lbf.ft).
14.Position PAS pipe to engine front mounting
plate, fit and tighten bolt to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
15.Lower hoist, disconnect and remove lifting
bracket, LRT-12-138.
16.Raise vehicle on ramp.17.Position A/C compressor to front mounting
plate and cylinder block, align heat shield, fit
and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
18.Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
19.Using a 3/8 square drive socket bar, raise
ancillary drive belt tensioner and fit drive belt to
pulleys.
20.Position selector cable to gearbox bracket and
secure with clip.
21.Position selector lever to selector shaft, fit and
tighten nut to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
22.Clean splines and seal areas on each
driveshaft and mating faces in front hubs.
23.Fit new circlips to RH and LH driveshaft inner
joint splines.
24.Fit driveshafts to IRD and gearbox, ensuring
that the circlip on each driveshaft is fully
engaged.
25.Engage LH and RH driveshafts into front hubs.
26.Fit new driveshaft flange nuts but do not tighten
at this stage.
27.Clean ball joint tapers and taper seats.
28.Position LH and RH track rod ends to steering
arms, fit new nuts and tighten to 55 Nm (40
lbf.ft).
29.Clean ABS sensors and mating faces.
30.Apply anti-seize grease to both ABS sensors
and position sensors in front hubs.
Ensure ABS sensor is fully located into hub,
so that sensor touches pole wheel teeth.
31.Position LH and RH brake hoses to front
damper brackets and secure with clips.
32.Position LH and RH splash shields, fit and
tighten bolts.
33.Ensure mating face of propeller shaft and IRD
drive flange are clean.
34.Fit propeller shaft to IRD flange and align
marks. Tighten nuts and bolts to 42 Nm (31
lbf.ft).
35.Fit rear beam.
+ FRONT SUSPENSION, REPAIRS,
Rear beam.
36.Fill IRD to correct level with fluid.
+ INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION
DRIVE, ADJUSTMENTS, Intermediate
reduction drive (IRD) fluid - drain & refill -
Non NAS.
+ INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION
DRIVE, ADJUSTMENTS, Intermediate
reduction drive (IRD) lubrication system -
drain & refill - NAS.
37.Fit exhaust front pipe.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Front pipe - Non
NAS.
+ MANIFOLDS & EXHAUST SYSTEMS
- K SERIES KV6, REPAIRS, Front pipe - NAS.

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-41
60.Using a 3/8 square drive socket bar, raise
ancillary drive belt tensioner and release drive
belt from A/C compressor pulley.
61.Disconnect multiplug from A/C compressor.
62.Note fitted position of heat shield on A/C
compressor and remove 3 bolts securing A/C
compressor to front mounting plate and
cylinder block. Release A/C compressor and
heat shield and position aside.
63.Lower vehicle on lift.64.Using a hoist, connect adjustable lifting
bracket, LRT-12-138 to engine.
65.Raise hoist to take weight without exerting any
load on the engine mountings.
66.Remove through bolt securing LH engine
mounting to gearbox bracket.
67.Remove 4 bolts securing LH mounting to body
and remove mounting.
68.Remove 4 bolts securing LH mounting bracket
to gearbox and remove bracket.
M12 6789
M12 6788

ENGINE - K SERIES KV6
REPAIRS 12-3-43
78.Remove 3 Torx screws securing PAS pump
pulley and remove pulley.
79.Remove 3 bolts securing PAS pump to front
mounting plate and tie pump aside.
80.With assistance, manoeuvre and lower engine
and gearbox to floor.
Refit
1.With assistance, raise engine and gearbox into
engine compartment.
2.Position PAS pump to front mounting plate, fit
and tighten bolts to 25 Nm.
3.Position PAS pump pulley, fit and tighten Torx
screws to 9 Nm.
4.Position top arm to engine mounting bracket
and RH hydramount, fit and tighten bolts to 100
Nm.
5.Position PAS pipe support bracket to RH
hydramount, fit and tighten nut to 85 Nm.
6.Place a wooden block on jack, position jack
under gearbox and raise jack sufficient to
support weight of gearbox. Release lifting hook
from lifting bracket on gearbox and connect to
rear engine lifting bracket.
7.Lower and remove jack supporting gearbox.8.Remove bolts securing 44-026 lifting bracket to
gearbox and remove bracket.
9.Position LH mounting bracket to gearbox, fit
and tighten bolts to 85 Nm.
10.Position LH mounting to body, fit and tighten
bolts to 48 Nm.
11.Align gearbox bracket to LH body mounting, fit
and tighten through bolt to 100 Nm.
12.Position upper RH engine steady to top arm, fit
and tighten bolt to 100 Nm.
13.Tighten bolt securing upper RH engine steady
to body to 100 Nm.
14.Position PAS pipe to engine front mounting
plate, fit and tighten bolt to 25 Nm.
15.Lower hoist, disconnect and remove lifting
bracket, LRT-12-138.
16.Raise vehicle on lift.
17.Position A/C compressor to front mounting
plate and cylinder block, align heat shield, fit
and tighten bolts to 25 Nm.
18.Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
19.Using a 3/8" square drive socket bar, raise
ancillary drive belt tensioner and fit drive belt to
pulleys.
20.Position selector cable to gearbox bracket and
secure with clip.
21.Position selector lever to selector shaft, fit and
tighten nut to 25 Nm.
22.Clean splines and seal areas on each drive
shaft and mating faces in front hubs.
23.Fit new circlips to RH and LH drive shaft inner
joint splines.
24.Fit drive shafts to IRD and gearbox, ensuring
that the circlip on each drive shaft is fully
engaged.
25.Engage LH and RH drive shafts into front hubs.
26.Fit new drive shaft flange nuts but do not tighten
at this stage.
27.Clean ball joint tapers and taper seats.
28.Position LH and RH track rod ends to steering
arms, fit new nuts and tighten to 55 Nm.
29.Clean ABS sensors and mating faces.
30.Apply anti-seize grease to both ABS sensors
and position sensors in front hubs.
CAUTION: Ensure ABS sensor is fully
located into hub, so that sensor touches
pole wheel teeth.
31.Position LH and RH brake hoses to front
damper brackets and secure with clips.
32.Position LH and RH splash shields, fit and
tighten bolts.
33.Ensure mating face of propeller shaft and IRD
drive flange are clean.
34.Fit propeller shaft to IRD flange and align
marks. Tighten nuts and bolts to 42 Nm (31
lbf.ft).