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Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter

  1. Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.

  2. Object Number: 902817  Size: SH
  3. Install a NEW right cylinder head gasket using the deck face locating pins for retention.

  4. Object Number: 902818  Size: SH
  5. Align the right cylinder head with the deck face locating pins.
  6. Place the right cylinder head in position on the deck face.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2126651  Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses.

    Important: DO NOT reuse the old cylinder head bolts.

  8. Install the NEW M11 cylinder head bolts (1).
  9. Tighten

    1. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059 .
  10. Install the NEW M8 cylinder head bolt (2).
  11. Tighten

    1. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolt a first pass to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolt a second pass an additional 75 degrees using the J 45059 .

Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

  1. Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.

  2. Object Number: 902817  Size: SH
  3. Install a NEW right cylinder head gasket using the deck face locating pins for retention.

  4. Object Number: 902818  Size: SH
  5. Align the right cylinder head with the deck face locating pins.
  6. Place the right cylinder head in position on the deck face.
  7. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2126651  Size: SH

    Note: 

       • DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses.
       • DO NOT reuse the old cylinder head bolts.

  8. Install the NEW M11 cylinder head bolts (1).
  9. 5.1. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
    5.2. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059 angle meter .
  10. Install the NEW M8 cylinder head bolt (2).
  11. 6.1. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolt a first pass to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
    6.2. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolt a second pass an additional 75 degrees using the J 45059 angle meter .