Cylinder Head (Unit Repair) Installation: Installation

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NOTE: Do not use any sealing material.

Install cylinder head gasket to block.
Install cylinder head.
NOTE: Always use new cylinder head bolts.
Lightly apply clean engine oil to threads and bottom side of flange of head bolt and allow oil to drain before installing.

Fig 1: Installing Cylinder Head Gasket To Block
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Install and tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence.
Torque:

Cylinder Head Bolts: 30 N.m (22 ft-lbs) + 155°

Fig 2: Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install front cylinder head bolts.

Torque:

Cylinder Head Front Chaincase Bolts: 35 N.m (26 ft-lbs)

Fig 3: Installing Front Cylinder Head Bolts

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