Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter

Important: During disassembly, keep the valve train components together and identified in order to install the components in their original locations.

1. Remove lower intake manifold. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement .
2. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .
3. Raise the support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove catalytic converter from exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the rocker arms and pushrods. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .



7. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
8. Remove the cylinder head and gasket. Discard the gasket.
9. Clean the mating surfaces on the following items:

•	The cylinder head

•	The cylinder block

•	The intake manifold

10. Clean the cylinder block bolt threads.
11. If replacing cylinder head, remove the following components:

•	Exhaust manifold

•	Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .

•	Accessory studs

•	Spark plugs

1. If removed, install the following components:

•	Exhaust manifold

•	Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Right Side .

•	Accessory studs

•	Spark plugs




2. Place the cylinder head gasket in position over the dowel pins. Ensure that the THIS SIDE UP note is showing.



3. Install the cylinder head.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.





Notice: This component uses torque-to-yield bolts. When servicing this component do not reuse the bolts, New torque-to-yield bolts must be installed. Reusing used torque-to-yield bolts will not provide proper bolt torque and clamp load. Failure to install NEW torque-to-yield bolts may lead to engine damage.

4. Install the new cylinder head bolts.

Tighten

1. Tighten the cylinder head bolts a first pass to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
2. Tighten the cylinder head bolts a final pass in sequence to 95 degrees using the J 45059 .
5. Install the intake gasket.
6. Install the pushrods and rocker arms. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm and Push Rod Replacement .
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
8. Install catalytic converter to manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
9. Lower the vehicle.



10. Install the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .



11. Install the intake manifolds. Refer to Lower Intake Manifold Replacement and Upper Intake Manifold Replacement .
12. Connect negative battery cable.
13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .