1. Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder heads.
2. Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces using a suitable solvent.
CAUTION: The head gaskets (1) are not interchangeable between left and right sides. They are marked “L” and “R” to indicate left and right sides.
CAUTION: The head gaskets (1) are marked “TOP” to indicate which side goes up.
3. Position new cylinder head gaskets (5) onto the cylinder block.
4. Position cylinder heads (4) onto head gaskets (5) and cylinder block.
5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in three steps using the sequence provided:
• Step 1 – Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 N·m (25 ft. Ibs.) and M8 bolts to 20 N·m (15 ft. Ibs.).
• Step 2 – Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 N·m (40 ft. Ibs.) and verify MB
bolts to 20 N·m (15 ft. Ibs.).
• Step 3 – Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten MB bolts to 34 N·m (25 ft. Ibs.).
6. Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies in their original position, using push rod retainer 9070
(Refer to 9 – ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSY ~ INSTALLATION).
7. Install the intake manifold and throttle body assembly (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/MANIFOLDSIINTAKE
MANIFOLD – INSTALLATION).
8. If required, adjust spark plugs to specifications.
Install the plugs.
9. Connect the heater hoses.
10. Install the fuel supply line.
11. Install the power steering pump.
12. Install the drive belt (Refer to 7 – COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS INSTALLATION).
13. Install cylinder head covers (1) (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) – INSTALLATION).
14. Connect the evaporation control system.
15. Install the air cleaner.
16. Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 – COOLING – STANDARD PROCEDURE).
17. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
18. Start engine check for leaks.
