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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side

Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter

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

    2. Object Number: 902814 Size: SH
  2. Install a NEW left cylinder head gasket using the deck face locating pins for retention.

    3. Object Number: 902815 Size: SH
  3. Align the left cylinder head with the deck face locating pins.
  4. Place the left cylinder head in position on the deck face.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 902816 Size: SH

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

    Important: DO NOT reuse the old cylinder head bolts.

  5. Install the NEW M11 cylinder head bolts (1).

    6. 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 .
  6. Install the 2 NEW front M8 left cylinder head bolts (2).

    7. Tighten

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