Repair Procedures: Reassembly

1. Install the spring seats.
2. Using special tool (09222-28200), lightly tap the seal in position.
   NOTE:

   • Do not reuse old valve stem seals.
   • Incorrect installation of the seal could result in oil leakage from the valve guides.
   Fig 1: Installing Valve Stem Seals Using SST (09222 - 28200)

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   Fig 2: Using Special Tool, Lightly Tap Valve Seal In Position

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3. Apply engine oil to each valve. Insert the valve into their guides. Avoid pushing the valve into the seal by force. After installing the valve, check that it moves smoothly.
4. Place valve springs so that the side coated with enamel faces toward the valve spring retainer.
   Fig 3: Place Valve Springs So That Side Coated With Enamel Faces Toward Valve Spring Retainer

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5. Using the special tool (09222-28000, 09222-28100), compress the spring and install the retainer locks. After installing the valves, ensure that the retainer locks are correctly in place before releasing the valve spring compressor.
   NOTE: When the spring is compressed, check that the valve stem seal is not pressed against the bottom of the retainer.
   Fig 4: Compressing Springs Using SST (09222-28000, 09222-28100)

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6. Clean both gasket surfaces of the cylinder head and cylinder block.
7. Verify the identification marks on the cylinder head gasket.
8. Install the gasket so that the surface with the identification mark faces toward the cylinder head.
   NOTE: Do not apply sealant to these surfaces.

   Fig 5: Do Not Apply Sealant To These Surfaces

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9. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration with a torque wrench.
10. Tighten the cylinder head bolts using the torque - angle method. Starting at top center, tighten all cylinder head bolts in sequence as shown in theillustration, using the 12 mm socket.
    Fig 6: Tightening Cylinder Head Bolts

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Tightening procedure 

Cylinder head bolt:

105-115 N.m (1050-1150 kg. cm, 75-82 lb. ft)

Fig 7: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

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