Cylinder Head Replacement

Cylinder Head Replacement

Tools Required
J 45059 Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the supercharger.
2. Remove the intake manifold.
3. Remove the exhaust manifold.
4. Remove the timing chain.
5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5) Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L (LSJ) Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) in Engine Cooling.





6. Remove the cylinder head bolts in sequence and discard.





7. Remove the cylinder head and gasket.

8. Clean all gasket surfaces.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the cylinder head and gasket.
2. Install NEW cylinder head bolts.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence.
Using a J 45059 tighten the cylinder head bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus 155 degrees.





4. Install the NEW front cylinder head bolts.
Tighten the front cylinder head bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the timing chain.
6. Install the exhaust manifold.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the intake manifold.
9. Install the supercharger.
10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5) Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L (LSJ) Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill).