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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE — HLA Removal / Installation

B2-37parts diagram

V6 (K8-ZE) HLA / cylinder head exploded view; units note: N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}.

HLA

Removal / Installation

HLA Removal / Installation

  1. 1
    Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. 2
    Remove the timing belt. (Refer to page B2-12.)
  3. 3
    Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
    Exploded view of the V6 cylinder head / HLA components with numbered balloon callouts 1 through 11 and torque-spec callouts. Shows spark plug wires, intake manifold, gaskets (REPLACE), cylinder head covers, camshafts, camshaft pulleys, and HLAs. BOLT THREADS and oil-application icons mark fastener prep points. Torque specs annotated throughout.
  4. 4
    Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Component (removal order 1)
2Component (removal order 2)7.9-10.7 N·m {80-110 kgf·cm, 70-95.4 in·lbf}
3Spark plug wires / high-tension leads
4Component (removal order 4)
5Intake manifold19-25 {1.9-2.6, 14-18}
6Cylinder head cover (RH/LH)REPLACE gasket; 11.3-14.2 N·m {115-145 kgf·cm, 100-125 in·lbf}; 5.0-8.8 N·m {50-90 kgf·cm, 44-78 in·lbf}
7Component (removal order 7)REPLACE; 19-25 {1.9-2.6, 14-18}
8Camshaft pulleyBOLT THREADS; 123-140 {12.5-14.3, 91-103}
9CamshaftREPLACE
10HLA / valve lifterapply oil; BOLT THREADS
11Component (removal order 11)
Torque (intake manifold / item 5, 7)
19 - 25N·m
Torque (item 2)
7.9 - 10.7N·m
Torque (item 6)
5.0 - 8.8N·m
Torque (camshaft cap, item 6)
11.3 - 14.2N·m
Torque (camshaft pulley, item 8)BOLT THREADS
123 - 140N·m

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