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  Disassembly and Assembly  
 

CYLINDER HEAD

Special Tools

  

  

Special Tools
  

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION : If the components are to be reinstalled, they must be installed in the same positions. Mark the components removed for locations

  1. Remove the nut and the accelerator cable bracket.

  

  1. Remove the nut and the engine lifting eye.

  

  1. Remove the bolt and the engine lifting eye.

  

  1. Remove the bolts, nuts, and the heat shield.

  

  1. Remove the nuts in the sequence shown and remove the exhaust manifold.
    • Remove the Studs.
    • Discard the gasket, studs, and nuts.

  

  1. Remove the bolt and the accelerator cable bracket.
  2. Remove the three bolts and the ignition coil/bracket assembly.

  

  1. Remove the bolts and the intake manifold.

  

  1. Remove the bolt and the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.

  

  1. Remove the timing belt tensioner.

  

  1. Remove the timing belt idler pulley.

  

  1. Remove the two bolts and the timing belt inner cover.

  

  1. Using the special tools, compress the valve springs and remove the valve spring retainer keys, the valve spring retainers and the valve springs.

  

  1. Inspect the components, if necessary.

NOTE : Mark each valve if the original valves are to be used.

  1. Remove the valves.

  

  1. Inspect the valves.
  2. Using the special tools, remove and discard the valve seals.

  

ASSEMBLY

NOTE : Use the seal protector provided with the replacement kit to prevent damage to the valve seals. Lubricate the valve stems and guides with clean engine oil.

  1. Using the special tool, install the valve seals.

  

NOTE : If installing the engine valves, make sure the valves are installed in the position from which they were removed. Coat the valve stems with clean engine oil.

  1. Install the valves.

NOTE : Check the seating of the valve spring retainer keys.

  1. Using the special tools, install the valve springs.

  

NOTE : Coat the valve tappets with clean engine oil.

  1. Install the valve tappets.
  2. Install the timing belt inner cover and the two bolts.

  

  1. Install the timing belt idler pulley.

  

NOTE : Do not tighten the timing belt tensioner bolt at this time.

  1. Install the timing belt tensioner.

  

  1. Install the CMP sensor and bolts.

  

  1. Install the intake manifold.

  

  1. Install the ignition coil/bracket assembly and the three bolts.

  

  1. Install the accelerator cable bracket and the two bolts.
  2. Install the accelerator cable bracket and bolt.
  3. Install new exhaust manifold studs.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) .
  1. Install a new gasket, the exhaust manifold, and new nuts.
    • Tight the nuts in the sequence shown.

  

  1. Install the heat shield, bolts, and the nuts.

  

  1. Install the engine lifting eye and bolt.

  

  1. Install the nut and the engine lifting eye.

  

  1. Install the accelerator cable bracket and the nut.