Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools
J-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
- Remove the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement .
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side : LF1 .
- Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
- Remove the 2 front M8 left cylinder head bolts (1).
- Remove the left cylinder head bolts (2).
- Remove the left cylinder head (3).
- Remove the ground wire bolt and ground wire.
- Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
- Remove and discard the left cylinder head gasket (1).
- Clean and inspect the cylinder head and the engine block sealing surfaces. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection and Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection .
- Transfer parts as needed. Refer to
Cylinder Head Disassemble : LF1, LFW or LFX
Installation Procedure
- Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.
- Install a NEW left cylinder head gasket (1) using the deck face locating pins for retention.
- Align the left cylinder head (3) with the deck face locating pins.
- Place the left cylinder head in position on the deck face.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note:
• | DO NOT allow oil on the cylinder head bolt bosses. |
• | DO NOT reuse the old cylinder head bolts. |
- Install the NEW M11 cylinder head bolts (1).
5.1. | Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 30 N·m (22 lb ft). |
5.2. | Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 150 degrees using the J-45059 meter . |
- Install the 2 NEW front M8 left cylinder head bolts (2).
6.1. | Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts a first pass to 15 N·m (11 lb ft). |
6.2. | Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 75 degrees using the J-45059 meter . |
- Install the left bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the fuel pump . Refer to Fuel Pump Replacement .
- Install the generator. Refer to
Generator Replacement : LNQ → LF1 → LE5 .
- Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side : LF1 .
- Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
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