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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Cylinder Head Installation

    Object Number: 894733 Size: SH
  1. On the front side of the engine, install the new cylinder head gasket with the part number imprint toward the front of the engine.

    2. Object Number: 894734 Size: SH
  2. On the rear side of the engine, install the new cylinder head gasket with the part number imprint toward the rear of the engine.
  3. Install the cylinder head to the engine block ensuring adequate clearance from all wires, components, etc.

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


    Object Number: 894848 Size: SH

    Important: Use the new cylinder head bolts. The required tightening method stretches the bolts, therefore, the cylinder head bolts are not reusable.

  4. Install the new cylinder head bolts. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the proper tightening sequence and in stages.

    5. Tighten

    1. First Pass

      2. Tighten the cylinder head bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    2. Second Pass

      3. Plus 90 degrees

    3. Third Pass

      4. Plus 90 degrees

    4. Fourth Pass

      5. Plus 90 degrees

    5. Final Pass

      6. Plus 15 degrees