Cylinder Head Installation

Install the cylinder head in the reverse order of removal:

NOTE:
- Always use a new head gasket.
- Cylinder head and cylinder block surface must be clean.
- "UP" mark on the camshaft pulley should be at the top.
- Turn the crankshaft so the No. 1 piston is at TDC.
- Clean the oil control orifice before installing.
- Do not use the upper cover and lower cover for storing removed items.
- Clean the upper cover and lower cover before installation.





1. Cylinder head dowel pins must be aligned.
2. Position the camshaft correctly.
3. Apply clean engine oil to the threads of the cylinder head bolts.
4. Tighten the cylinder head bolts.
1. Tighten the cylinder head bolts is sequence to 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).

NOTE:
- We recommend using a beam-type torque wrench. When using a preset-type torque wrench, be sure to tighten slowly and not to overtighten.
- If a bolt makes any noise while you are torquing it, loosen the bolt, and retighten it from the 1st step.

Head Torque Sequence:

2. Mark the bolt head and the cylinder head as shown.





3. Tighten the cylinder head bolts until the mark on the bolt head align to the mark on the cylinder head (turn the bolt 90°) twice.
4. If using a new cylinder head bolt, tighten the bolt 90° further.





5. Install the intake manifold and tighten the nuts in a crisscross pattern in two or three steps, beginning with the inner nuts.
- Always use a new intake manifold gasket.





6. Install the exhaust manifold and tighten the nuts in a crisscross pattern in two or three steps, beginning with the inner nut.
- Always use a new exhaust manifold gasket.

7. Install the exhaust manifold bracket, the exhaust pipe A and bracket, then install the cover.
8. Install the timing belt.
9. Adjust the valve clearance.





10. Install the head cover gasket in the groove of the cylinder head cover. Seat the recesses for the camshaft first, then work it into the groove around the outside edges.

NOTE:
- Before installing the head cover gasket, thoroughly clean the seal and the groove.
- When installing, make sure the head cover gasket is seated securely in the corners of the recesses with no gap.





11. Apply liquid gasket to the head cover gasket at the four corners of the recesses.

NOTE:
- Use liquid gasket, Part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718 - 0003.
- Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry before applying liquid gasket.
- Do not install the parts if five minutes or more have elapsed since applying liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing old residue.
- After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.