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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 S10 Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.2L 🢒 Cylinder Head Installation

Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter


    Object Number: 2480 Size: SH

    Important: Install the cylinder head gasket with the words THIS SIDE UP showing.

  1. Install the cylinder head gasket to the block.
  2. Use a socket to push the cylinder head gasket over the rear dowel pin.

    3. Object Number: 1977 Size: SH
  3. Carefully guide the cylinder head into place over the dowel pins. This operation may require an assistant.

    4. Object Number: 183438 Size: SH
  4. Install the cylinder head bolts by hand.
  5. Install the cylinder head bolts.

    6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 2483 Size: SH
  6. Use the following sequence in order to tighten the cylinder head bolts:

    7. Tighten

        • Tighten the long cylinder head bolts to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).
        • Tighten the short cylinder head bolts to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).
    6.1. Tighten bolt 1 to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).
    6.2. Tighten bolt 2 to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).
    6.3. Tighten bolt 3 to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).
    6.4. Tighten bolt 4 to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).
    6.5. Tighten bolt 5 to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).
    6.6. Tighten bolt 6 to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).
    6.7. Tighten bolt 7 to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).
    6.8. Tighten bolt 8 to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).
    6.9. Tighten bolt 9 to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).
    6.10. Tighten bolt 10 to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).
    6.11. Use J 36660-A to tighten all the cylinder head bolts an additional 90 degrees in sequence.

    Object Number: 183448 Size: SH
  7. Install the engine lift bracket onto the rear of the engine.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the engine lift bracket nut to 30 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 182923 Size: SH
  8. Install the engine accessory bracket.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the engine accessory bracket bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).