1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

   Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

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2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Remove the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
6. Lower the vehicle.



7. Remove the valve rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm, Push Rod, and Stud Replacement .



8. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .



9. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement .
10. Remove the upper radiator hose.
11. Remove heater hose from the thermostat housing.
12. Remove the accessory drive belt.
13. Remove the generator. Refer to Engine Electrical.
14. Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
15. Remove the power steering pump from the mounting bracket.

Lay the power steering pump to the side.

16. Remove the engine cooling fan and pulley. Refer to Engine Cooling.
17. Remove the upper thermostat housing from the engine block.
18. Remove the mounting bracket for the A/C compressor and the power steering pump.



19. Remove the cylinder head bolts.
20. Remove the cylinder head and the gasket.

Important: Check all the sealing surfaces for warpage and cracks. Replace if necessary.




21. Clean the following areas:

•	Clean any carbon deposits from the combustion chambers.

•	Clean all traces of the old cylinder head gasket from the cylinder head and from the engine block.

Important: Do not use abrasive pads to clean the cylinder head or block surfaces. An abrasive pad will damage the cylinder head and block surfaces. Abrasive pads also produce a fine grit that will contaminate the engine oil. It is only necessary to remove the gasket material. Do not attempt to remove all marks from the cylinder head gasket surfaces.

•	Clean the cylinder head bolt threads.

•	Clean the threads that are in the engine block.

22. Inspect the engine block to cylinder head mating surface for the following conditions:

•

Nicks

•	Heavy scratches

•	Any other damage

Tools Required

J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter.

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

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




3. Carefully guide the cylinder head into place over the dowel pins. This operation may require an assistant.



4. Install the cylinder head bolts by hand.



5. Use the following sequence in order to tighten the cylinder head bolts:

5.1.	Tighten bolt 1 to 63 N·m (46  lb ft ).

5.2.	Tighten bolt 2 to 58 N·m (43  lb ft ).

5.3.	Tighten bolt 3 to 58 N·m (43  lb ft ).

5.4.	Tighten bolt 4 to 63 N·m (46  lb ft ).

5.5.	Tighten bolt 5 to 63 N·m (46  lb ft ).

5.6.	Tighten bolt 6 to 58 N·m (43  lb ft ).

5.7.	Tighten bolt 7 to 58 N·m (43  lb ft ).

5.8.	Tighten bolt 8 to 63 N·m (46  lb ft ).

5.9.	Tighten bolt 9 to 63 N·m (46  lb ft ).

5.10.

Tighten bolt 10 (stud bolt) to 58 N·m (43  lb ft ).

5.11.

Use J 36660-A to tighten all the cylinder head bolts an additional 90 degrees in sequence.




6. Install the valve rocker arms and the pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm, Push Rod, and Stud Replacement .



7. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
8. Install the A/C compressor and power steering pump mounting bracket.
9. Install the upper thermostat housing to the cylinder head.
10. Install the heater hose to the thermostat housing.
11. Install the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
12. Install the power steering pump to the mounting bracket.
13. Install the A/C compressor to the mounting bracket.
14. Install the generator. Refer to Engine Electrical.
15. Install the engine cooling fan pulley.
16. Install the engine cooling fan.
17. Install the accessory drive belt.



18. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement .
19. Raise the vehicle.
20. Install the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold.
21. Lower the vehicle.
22. Install the air cleaner assembly.
23. Fill the cooling system.
24. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.