• | J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter |
• | J 42385-100 Thread Repair Kit |
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Notice: Clean all dirt, debris, and coolant from the engine block cylinder head bolt holes. Failure to remove all foreign material may result in damaged threads, improperly tightened fasteners or damage to components.
Important:
• Do not use the cylinder head bolts again. Install NEW cylinder head
bolts during assembly. • Do not use any type sealant on the cylinder head gasket, unless specified. • The cylinder head gaskets must be installed in the proper direction
and position.
Thread repair tool J 42385-107 may be used to clean the threads of old threadlocking material.
Important: When properly installed, the tab on the left cylinder head gasket will be located left of center or closer to the front of the engine.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Some 4.8/5.3L head gaskets may have 48 or 53 stamped onto the locating tab.
Some 6.0L head gaskets may have 60 stamped onto the locating tab.