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Cylinder Head

REMOVAL 

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  3. Drain the engine coolant system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM .
  4. Drain the turbocharger coolant system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING THE TURBOCHARGER COOLING SYSTEM .
  5. Recover the A/C refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  6. Remove the cam chain. Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove the variable valve actuation assembly. Refer to ASSEMBLY, VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  10. Remove the turbocharger. Refer to TURBOCHARGER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  11. Remove the A/C discharge line. Refer to LINE, A/C DISCHARGE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONLINE, A/C DISCHARGE JUMPER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  12. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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  13. Disconnect the quick coupling (1) of the water supply pipe from the heater core.
  14. Disconnect the quick coupling (2) of the water return pipe from the heater core.
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  15. Loosen the clamp (1a) and remove the water return pipe (1b).
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  16. Loosen the clamp (1a) and disconnect the degassing pipe (1b).
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  17. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor electrical connection (1).
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  18. Release the wiring retaining clip (1).
  19. Remove the bolt (2) and disconnect the ground cable.
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  20. Disconnect the electrical connection (1) for the fuel pressure regulator.
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  21. Disconnect the front fuel supply pipe quick coupling (1) to the high pressure pump.
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  22. Release the wiring retaining clip (1) and move it aside.
  23. Open the retaining clip (2) for the high pressure pump front fuel supply pipe.
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    NOTE:

    To avoid bending the camshaft, partially loosen each cam cap bolt, one turn at a time, to remove the camshaft caps.

  24. Remove the bolts (1a) and remove camshaft caps (1b).
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  25. Remove the camshaft (1) with the camshaft sprocket attached.
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  26. Remove the side bolt (1) securing the cylinder head to the crankcase.
  27. Remove the inner bolts (2a) and remove the cylinder head assembly (2b).
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  28. Remove the head gasket from the locating pins.
  29. Using suitable pliers (1a), remove the VVAA oil supply filter (1b).
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  30. Check the locating pins (1).

INSTALLATION 

  1. Clean and prepare all engine gasket surfaces. Refer to ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION  .
  2. Install the VVAA oil supply filter in the cylinder head.
  3. Install a new cylinder head gasket.
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  4. Place the complete cylinder head (1) in position.
  5. Install ten inner head bolts (2a) hand tight.
  6. Install one outer head bolt (2b) hand tight.
    Fig 1: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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  7. Tighten the ten inner cylinder head bolts (1 - 10) in the sequence shown, following this 4 step torque plus angle method. Tighten according to the following torque values:
    • Step 1: All to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.)
    • Step 2: All to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.)
    • Step 3: All again to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.)
    • Step 4: All an additional 180° Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step. 
  8. Tighten the one outer cylinder head bolt (11) to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
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    NOTE:

    To avoid bending the camshaft, partially tighten each cam cap bolt, one turn at a time, to seat the camshaft to the head. Do not torque to specification until the cam caps are in full contact with the cylinder head.

  9. Position the camshaft in the cylinder head, install the camshaft bearing caps (1a) and bolts (1b).
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  10. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  11. Close the front fuel supply pipe retaining clip to the high pressure pump.
  12. Refit the wiring and engage it in the retaining clips.
  13. Connect the front fuel supply pipe quick coupling to the high pressure pump.
  14. Connect the electrical connection for the fuel pressure regulator.
  15. Connect the ground cable and tighten the bolt.
  16. Engage the wiring in the respective retaining clip.
  17. Connect the camshaft position sensor electrical connection.
  18. Connect the degassing pipe and close the clamp.
  19. Install the water return pipe and close the retaining clamp.
  20. Connect the quick coupling of the water return pipe to the heater core.
  21. Connect the quick coupling of the water supply pipe to the heater core.
  22. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the A/C discharge line. Refer to LINE, A/C DISCHARGE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONLINE, A/C DISCHARGE JUMPER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  24. Install the turbocharger. Refer to TURBOCHARGER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  25. Install the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  26. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  27. Install the variable valve actuation assembly. Refer to ASSEMBLY, VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  28. Install the cam chain. Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  29. Evacuate and charge the A/C refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  30. Fill the turbocharger coolant system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING THE TURBOCHARGER COOLING SYSTEM .
  31. Fill the engine coolant system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM .
  32. If removed, install the oil filter and fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
  33. Connect the negative battery cable.
  34. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.