Cylinder Head: Assembly

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Install the valve seals.

Fig 1: Installing Valve Stem Seals
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NOTE: If installing the original valves, make sure that the valves are installed in the position from which they were removed. Coat the valve stems with clean engine oil before installation.

Fig 2: Installing Exhaust And Intake Valves

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Install the exhaust and intake valves.
Using special tool, compress the valve spring and install the valve spring retainer.

Fig 3: Installing Valve Spring Retainer
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NOTE: Lubricate the camshaft lobes and bearing surfaces with a suitable engine assembly lubricant.

NOTE: Inspect for the presence of a clogged oil gallery. Verify that the camshaft contains the camshaft oil flow control rod and the rear end has a cup plug installed prior to the installation of the camshaft.

Fig 4: Installing Camshaft

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Install the camshaft.
Apply a thin film of clean engine oil to the lip of the camshaft front seal.

NOTE: The seal depth should be 0.05-0.0 mm below flush with the cylinder head front face.

Fig 5: Installing Camshaft Front Seal

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Using the special tool, install the camshaft front seal.
Install the camshaft thrust plate.

Fig 6: Installing Camshaft Thrust Plate
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CAUTION: The oil feed hole in the valve tappet must face away from the oil feed hole in the cylinder head bore.

NOTE: Coat the valve tappets and cylinder head bores with a suitable engine assembly lubricant.

Fig 7: Installing Valve Tappets Into Cylinder Head Bores

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Install the valve tappets into the cylinder head bores with the feed holes (1) in the valve tappets facing away from the oil feed holes (2) in the cylinder head bores.
Install the valve tappet guide plates (1) and valve tappet guide retainers (2).

Fig 8: Installing Valve Tappet Guide Plates And Valve Tappet Guide Retainers
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Install the rocker arms.

Fig 9: Installing Rocker Arms With Torque Specifications
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Install the coil bracket, coil and spark plug wires.

Fig 10: Installing Coil Bracket, Coil And Spark Plug Wires With Torque Specifications
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NOTE: Inspect the coolant outlet connection gasket. Install a new gasket if it is cracked, torn or damaged.

Fig 11: Installing Coolant Outlet Connection With Torque Specifications

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Install the coolant outlet connection.

NOTE: Tighten the bolts evenly.

Install the exhaust manifold.
- Use a new gasket.
  
  Fig 12: Installing Exhaust Manifold With Torque Specifications
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Install a new gasket and the intake manifold.
- Tighten the nuts and bolts to 10 N.m and 90 degrees.
  
  Fig 13: Installing New Gasket And Intake Manifold
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Using the special tool, install the camshaft timing belt pulley.

Fig 14: Installing Camshaft Timing Belt Pulley
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Install the spark plugs (shown with engine removed).

Fig 15: Installing Spark Plugs With Torque Specifications
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CAUTION: Use a blunt object (for example plastic cable tie) to apply the silicone grease, to avoid damaging the spark plug connector seal.

CAUTION: Push on the spark plug connector in a straight movement.

NOTE: Coat the inside of the spark plug connector with silicone grease to a depth of 5-10 mm.

Fig 16: Engaging Spark Plug Connectors

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Push on the spark plug connector until it engages.
Install the CMP sensor.

Fig 17: Installing CMP Sensor With Torque Specifications
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