Cylinder Head Assembly: Specifications

INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD FOR FLATNESS
a. Using a precision straight edge and a feeler gauge, measure the surface contacting the cylinder block and the manifolds for warpage.





Maximum warpage






INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
a. Place a new cylinder head gasket on the cylinder block surface with the Lot No. stamp upward.

NOTICE:
- Pay attention to the installation direction.
- Place the cylinder head quietly in order not to damage the gasket with the bottom part of the head.

b. Apply seal packing to the cylinder head gasket as shown in the illustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826-00080 or equivalent

HINT: avoid applying an excessive amount to the surface.
- Parts must be assembled with in 3 minutes of application. Otherwise the material must be removed and reapplied.
- Immediately remove nozzle from the tube and reinstall cap.

INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD SUB-ASSY

HINT: The cylinder head bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.

a. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the cylinder head bolts.





b. Using a 10 mm bi-hexagon wrench, install and uniformly tighten the 10 cylinder head bolts with plate washers, in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 35 Nm (357 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.)





c. Mark the front of the cylinder head bolt with paint.
d. Retighten the cylinder head bolts 180° in the numerical order shown.
e. Check that the point marked bolts are moved at 180° angle.