Cylinder Head: Assembly

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

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

Fig 1: Lubricating Camshaft Journals With Clean Engine Oil
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Install the camshaft and the camshaft bearing caps.
- Lubricate with clean engine oil and position the camshaft bearing caps.
- Install the bolts loosely.
Fig 2: Installing Camshaft Bearing Caps
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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

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

Fig 4: Installing Valves
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Use the special tool to install the 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 Onto Valves
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Install the special tool between the valve spring coils to prevent valve stem seal damage.

Fig 7: Installing Special Tool Between Valve Spring Coils
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Use the special tool 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 locations.

Fig 9: Installing Hydraulic Lash Adjusters
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Using the special tool, install the roller followers in their original locations.

Fig 10: Installing Roller Followers
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Remove the special tool.

Fig 11: Removing Special Tool
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