CYLINDER HEAD GASKET — Replacement
B2-23parts diagramExploded view shows the V6 (K8-ZE) twin cylinder head / dual-camshaft arrangement.
Replacement
WARNING
Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on section F2.
Replacement
- 1Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- 2Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to section E2.)
- 3Remove the timing belt. (Refer to page B2-12.)
- 4Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
- 5Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| figure callout | ≈186 - 245N·m |
| figure callout, REPLACE | ≈49 - 86N·m |
| figure callout | ≈111 - 139N·m |
| Tightening torque (cylinder head bolts)BOLT THREADS sealant, REPLACE | 23.1-25.9{2.35-2.65, 17.0-19.1} + 85°-95° + 85°-95° |
| Tightening torquefigure callout, BOLT THREADS | 123-140{12.5-14.3, 91-103} |
| Tightening torquefigure callout | 44-60{4.4-6.2, 32-44}41-54{4.1-5.5, 30-40} |
figure callout
186 - 245N·m
figure callout, REPLACE
49 - 86N·m
figure callout
111 - 139N·m
Tightening torque (cylinder head bolts)BOLT THREADS sealant, REPLACE
23.1-25.9{2.35-2.65, 17.0-19.1} + 85°-95° + 85°-95°
Tightening torquefigure callout, BOLT THREADS
123-140{12.5-14.3, 91-103}
Tightening torquefigure callout
44-60{4.4-6.2, 32-44}41-54{4.1-5.5, 30-40}