Removal and Installation
REMOVAL1. Drain cooling system.
2. Raise vehicle and disconnect exhaust system from exhaust manifold.
3. Remove timing belt and camshaft sprockets.
4. Remove upper and lower intake manifolds.
5. Remove distributor.
6. Remove bolts attaching thermostat housing assembly to cylinder head.
7. Remove cylinder head covers and rocker arm assemblies.
8. Remove cylinder head bolts and remove cylinder head(s).
9. Remove exhaust manifold from cylinder head(s).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When cleaning cylinder head surfaces, DO NOT use a metal scraper because the surfaces could be cut or ground, Use ONLY a wooden or plastic scraper.
1. Clean surfaces of cylinder head and block. Install new head gasket over locating dowels.
2. Install cylinder head on locating dowels.
3. Install 10 mm Allen hex head bolts with washers.
Fig. 54
CAUTION: Attach the head bolt washer in the direction shown in (Fig. 54).
4. Tighten cylinder head bolts using the following procedure:
Fig. 55
a. Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence (Fig. 55) to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
b. Loosen all bolts fully.
c. Retighten cylinder head bolts in sequence (Fig. 55) to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
5. Install bolts attaching thermostat housing assembly to cylinder head.
6. Install distributor.
7. Install rocker arm assemblies and cylinder head covers.
8. Install camshaft sprockets and timing belt.
9. Install lower and upper intake manifold.
10. Install exhaust cross-under pipe and connect exhaust system to manifold flange.
11. Fill cooling system.