Captiva

Cylinder Head Installation

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Note: Ensure that the cylinder head and the cylinder block sealing surfaces are clear of oil, grease and old gasket material.

Clean the engine block in order to assure a proper measurement. Refer to Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection .

1. Align TDC of the piston 1.
2. Measure the piston projection thickness, using the EN-50437 height gauge - piston TDC .
3. Repeat the measuring process for the cylinders 2, 3, 4 and average the measured piston projection values.
4. Choose the cylinder head gasket according the specifications below.

1. Install the cylinder head (3) and a NEW gasket (4).

Note: DO NOT tighten the bolts yet.

2. Install the 10 NEW cylinder head retaining bolts (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




3. Tighten the NEW cylinder head retaining bolts (2) in 4 steps in sequence as shown in the graphic above:

3.1.	First step 30 N·m (22 lb ft)

3.2.	Second step 100 N·m (74 lb ft)

3.3.	Third step 90°. Use the EN-470-B angle meter .

3.4.	Fourth step 90°. Use the EN-470-B angle meter .




4. Install the camshaft seat guide (1).