Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .
5. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .



6. Remove the right spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
7. Remove and discard cylinder head bolts.
8. Remove the cylinder head.



9. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket.
10. Remove the cylinder head locator dowel pins, if necessary.

Notice: Head gaskets are specific for right hand and left hand applications, and also must be installed with the correct side facing up. Note the markings (1) on the head gaskets for proper installation. Failure to do so may lead to engine damage.

1. Install the cylinder head locator dowel pins, if necessary.
2. Inspect the cylinder head locator dowel pins for proper installation.



3. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket.



4. Install the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement .
5. Install the cylinder head onto the locator pins and the engine.

Notice: This component uses torque-to-yield bolts. When servicing this component do not reuse the bolts, New torque-to-yield bolts must be installed. Reusing used torque-to-yield bolts will not provide proper bolt torque and clamp load. Failure to install NEW torque-to-yield bolts may lead to engine damage.

6. Install NEW cylinder head bolts finger tight.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




7. Install the NEW small hex cylinder head bolts (5 and 8).
8. Install the NEW large hex cylinder head bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7).

Tighten

1. Tighten the cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
2. Tighten the cylinder head bolts a final pass in sequence to 140 degrees using the J 45059 .



9. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .
10. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .
11. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
12. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
13. Inspect for leaks.