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Cylinder Head: Installation

  1. Remove gasket residue with sealer remover and a spatula.
    • Thoroughly clean the threaded holes of the cylinder head bolts.
  2. Check the cylinder head deformation. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Make up two locating studs as shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Locating Studs
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    4. NOTE: Install a new cylinder head gasket.
  4. Install the cylinder head gasket.
    1. Position the cylinder head gasket.
    2. Insert the fabricated locating studs.
    3. Check that the locating studs are seated correctly.
      Fig 2: Installing Cylinder Head Gasket
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  5. Install the cylinder head.
    6. CAUTION: Do not retighten the cylinder head bolts.
  6. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in three stages in the sequence indicated.
    • Stage 1: 20 Nm.
    • Stage 2: 40 Nm.
    • Stage 3: 90 degrees.
      Fig 3: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
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    7. NOTE: Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil before installation.
  7. Install the valve tappets.
  8. Install the camshafts.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Attach the power steering pump bracket to the cylinder head and cylinder block.
    Fig 4: Attaching Power Steering Pump Bracket
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  11. Install the generator bracket bolt.
    Fig 5: Installing Generator Bracket Bolt
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  12. Connect the wiring harness to the electronic ignition (EI) coil and to the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
    Fig 6: Connecting Wiring Harness
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  13. Attach the generator.
    Fig 7: Attaching Generator
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  14. Attach the power steering pipe bracket to the cylinder head.
    Fig 8: Attaching Power Steering Pipe Bracket
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    15. NOTE: Install a new thermostat housing gasket.
    Fig 9: Attaching Thermostat Housing
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  15. Attach the thermostat housing.
  16. Attach the fuel lines.
    Fig 10: Attaching Fuel Lines
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  17. Connect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector.
    Fig 11: Connecting Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
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  18. Connect the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 12: Connecting Fuel Injector Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
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  19. Attach the accelerator cable and the speed control cable (if equipped) to the throttle body.
    Fig 13: Attaching Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Cable To Throttle Body
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  20. Attach the vacuum hoses to the intake manifold.
    Fig 14: Attaching Vacuum Hoses To Intake Manifold
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  21. Attach the brake booster pipe to the intake manifold.
    Fig 15: Attaching Brake Booster Pipe To Intake Manifold
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  22. Install the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD .
  23. Install the intake manifold lower retaining bolt.
    Fig 16: Installing Intake Manifold Lower Retaining Bolt
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  24. Connect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.
    Fig 17: Connecting Oil Pressure Switch Electrical Connector
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    25. NOTE: Install a new oil filter.
  25. Drain the engine oil.
  26. Lower the vehicle.
  27. Install the air cleaner. .
  28. Fill the engine with engine oil
  29. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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