Cylinder Head Installation - Left Side

Reference: CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLE 

Special Tools 

J 45059 Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to SPECIAL TOOLS - ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.6L (LY7) .

1. Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.
   Fig 1: Identifying Left Cylinder Head Gasket

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2. Install a NEW left cylinder head gasket using the deck face locating pins for retention.
   Fig 2: Aligning Left Cylinder Head With Deck Face Locating Pins

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3. Align the left cylinder head with the deck face locating pins.
4. Place the left cylinder head in position on the deck face.
   Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolts Tightening Sequence

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   CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
   NOTE: DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses.
   NOTE: DO NOT reuse the old cylinder head bolts.
5. Install new M11 cylinder head bolts.

   Tightening torque 

   1. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 30 N.m (22 lb ft)  .
   2. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059  .
6. Install the 2 front M8 left cylinder head bolts.

   Tightening torque 

   1. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft)  .
   2. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 75 degrees using the J 45059  .

   Reference: VALVE LIFTER INSTALLATION - LEFT SIDE