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13. Remove the head bolts from each cylinder head,
using the sequence provided, and remove cylin-
der heads. Discard the cylinder head gasket.
CLEANING
Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder heads.
Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces using a suitable solvent.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect the cylinder head for out-of-flatness, using a straightedge and a feeler gauge. If tolerances exceed
0.0508 mm (0.002 in.) replace the cylinder head.
2. Inspect the valve seats for damage. Service the valve seats as necessary.
3. Inspect the valve guides for wear, cracks or looseness. If either condition exist, replace the cylinder head.
4. Inspect pushrods. Replace worn or bent pushrods.
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INSTALLATION
1. Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder heads.
2. Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces using a suitable solvent.
CAUTION: The head gaskets (1) are not interchangeable between left and right sides. They are marked “L”
and “R” to indicate left and right sides.
CAUTION: The head gaskets (1) are marked “TOP” to indicate which side goes up.
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3. Position new cylinder head gaskets (5) onto the
cylinder block.
4. Position cylinder heads (4) onto head gaskets (5)
and cylinder block.
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5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in three steps using
the sequence provided :
Step 1— Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts,
in sequence, to 34 Nꞏm (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts
to 20 Nꞏm (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
Step 2— Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in
sequence, to 54 Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8
bolts to 20 Nꞏm (15 ft. lbs.) torque..
Step 3— Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in
sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34
Nꞏm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies in
their original position, using pushrod retaining plate
(1) special tool# 9070. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY -
INSTALLATION).
7. Install the intake manifold and throttle body assem-
bly (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE
MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION).
8. If required, adjust spark plugs to specifications.
Install the plugs.
9. Connect the heater hoses.
10. Install the fuel supply line.
11. Install the power steering pump.
12. Install the drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOLING/AC-
CESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
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13. Install cylinder head covers (1) (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
14. Connect the evaporation control system.
15. Install the air cleaner (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR
INTAKE SYSTEM - INSTALLATION).
16. Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
17. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
18. Start engine check for leaks.
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COVER - CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect ignition coil connector (1).
3. Remove ignition coil retaining bolts (3).
4. Remove ignition coil (1).
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5. Remove cylinder head cover retaining bolts.