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Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side (LF1 or LFW)

Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side (LF1 or LFW)


Special Tools

EN-45059 Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the right bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side .

2. Remove the power brake booster pump aside.

3. Remove the catalytic converter . Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LF1) .

4. Remove the right cylinder head bolts (1).


5. Remove the right cylinder head (2).

6. Remove Ground wire and harness and position aside.

7. Remove and discard the cylinder head gasket (1).


8. 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 .

9. Disassemble the cylinder head if needed . Refer to Cylinder Head Disassemble (LF1, LFW or LFX) Cylinder Head Disassemble (LAU or LBW) .

10. Transfer parts as needed.


Installation Procedure


1. Ensure the cylinder head locating pins are securely mounted in the cylinder block deck face.


2. Install a NEW right cylinder head gasket (1) using the deck face locating pins for retention.

3. Align the right cylinder head (2) with the deck face locating pins.


4. Place the right cylinder head in position on the deck face.

5. Refer to Fastener Caution .

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 Nm (22 lb ft) .

5.2. Tighten the M11 cylinder head bolts a second pass in sequence an additional 150 degrees using the EN 45059 meter .

6. Install the NEW M8 cylinder head bolt (2).

6.1. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolts a first pass in sequence to 15 Nm (11 lb ft) .

6.2. Tighten the M8 cylinder head bolt a second pass an additional 75 degrees using the EN-45059 meter.

7. Install the right bank secondary timing chain. Refer to Secondary Camshaft Intermediate Drive Chain Replacement - Right Side .

8. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LF1) .

9. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side (LAU) Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side (LF1 or LFW) .