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Cylinder Head: Assembly

NOTE: If installing the original valves, make sure the valves are installed in the same position from which they were removed. Coat the valve stems with motor oil.

Install the valves.

Fig 1: Installing Valve

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NOTE: Use the protector provided with the replacement kit to prevent damage to the valve seals.

Lubricate the valve stems and guides with clean engine oil and, using the special tool, install the valve seals onto the cylinder head valve guides.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (303-470)

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Place the valve spring in position over the valve and install the valve spring retainer.
Using the special tools, compress the valve spring and install the valve spring retainer keys.

Fig 3: Compressing Valve Spring Using Special Tools (303-300, 303-350, 303-472)

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NOTE: Be sure to install the tappets in the same location from which they were removed.

Install the 16 tappets.

Fig 4: Locating Valve Tappet

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Install a new CHT sensor.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor

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Install the spark plugs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Locating Spark Plugs

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Install the EGR tube.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

Fig 7: Locating Exhaust Gas Recirculation Tube

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Install the EGR valve, gasket and 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

Fig 8: Locating Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve And Bolts

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NOTE: One lifting eye shown, other lifting eye similar.

Install the 2 lifting eyes and the bolts.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).

Fig 9: Locating Lifting Eyes And Bolts

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