Cylinder Head: Assembly

NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers or other tools to clean the cylinder head.

Use a plastic scraper and solvent to clean the cylinder head.
- Use metal surface cleaner.
Lubricate the camshaft journals with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Locating Camshaft Journals Lubricating Surface
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Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps.
1. Lubricate and position the camshaft bearing caps, with clean engine oil.
2. Install the bolts loosely.
Fig 2: Installing Camshaft And Camshaft Bearing Caps
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Caps Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the valves in the valve guides located in the cylinder head.

Fig 4: Installing Valves In Valve Guides
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Use the (A) Valve Stem Seal Replacer to install the (B) valve stem seals.

Fig 5: Installing Valve Stem Seals
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Install the valve springs and the valve spring retainers onto the valves.

Fig 6: Installing Valve Springs And Valve Spring Retainers
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Install the Valve Spring Spacer between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.

Fig 7: Installing Valve Spring Spacer Between Valve Spring Coils
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Use the Valve Spring Compressor to compress the valve springs, and install the valve spring retainer keys.

Fig 8: Installing Valve Spring Retainer Keys
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Install the hydraulic lash adjusters in their original location.

Fig 9: Installing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
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Install the roller followers in their original location.

Fig 10: Installing Roller Followers
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Remove the Valve Spring Spacer.

Fig 11: Removing Valve Spring Spacer
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