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Cylinder Head Installation

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  1. Installation should follow the removal procedure in the reverse order.
  2. Clean the contact surfaces between the cylinder head and the cylinder block.
  3. Install the dowel pin.
    Fig 1: Installing Dowel Pin
    G04718982Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Apply the liquid gasket (Loctite® 5900-M8585) on the surface of the cylinder block as described in the illustration.
  5. Install the cylinder head gasket.
  6. Apply the liquid gasket (Loctite® 5900-M8585) on the upper surface of the cylinder head gasket as described in the illustration
    Fig 2: Identifying Areas To Apply Liquid Gasket On Upper Surface Of Cylinder Head Gasket And Cylinder Block
    G04718983Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Install the cylinder head. Tighten the cylinder head bolts from center to outer as is described in the illustration.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft). After finishing the initial tightening, tighten all the cylinder head bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft) and turn the bolts another 2 turns of 70°.

    Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence For Cylinder Head Bolts
    G04718984Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Install the coolant outlet port.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the coolant outlet port retaining bolts to 8 - 12 N.m (71 - 106 lb-in.).

  9. Install the ECTS (Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor). Refer to ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION .
  10. Install the CMP (Camshaft Position) sensor. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR INSTALLATION .
  11. Discard used exhaust manifold gasket and replace with a new one.
  12. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the heater pipe.
    Fig 4: Identifying Heater Pipe And Retaining Bolts
    G04718985Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  14. Install the EGR adapter.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the EGR adapter retaining bolts to 18 - 22 N.m (13 - 16 lb-ft).

  15. Install the EGR pipes. Refer to INTAKE EGR PIPE INSTALLATION and EXHAUST EGR PIPE INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the EGR valve. Refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE INSTALLATION .
    Fig 5: Identifying EGR Valve And Retaining Bolts
    G04718986Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  17. Install the power steering pump.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the power steering pump retaining bolts to 20 - 30 N.m (15 - 22 lb-ft).

    Fig 6: Identifying Power Steering Pump And Retaining Bolts
    G04718987Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  18. Install the intake manifold support bracket.

    Tighten: 

    Tighten the intake manifold support bracket bolt to 20 - 30 N.m (15 - 22 lb-ft).

    Fig 7: Identifying Intake Manifold Support Bracket And Retaining Bolts
    G04718988Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  19. Install the timing chain and the timing chain cover. Refer to Timing Chain Installation .
  20. Install the cylinder head cover. Refer to Cylinder Head Cover Installation .
  21. Install the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN / OIL PUMP INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the engine assembly. Refer to Engine Assembly Installation .
    Fig 8: Identifying Timing Chain
    G04718959Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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