Cylinder head gasket (page 7 of 9)

52. Remove 2 location dowels from cylinder block.
53. Fit cylinder liner clamps 18G 1736/1 to cylinder block and secure with cylinder head bolts.

CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft with cylinder head removed. Place cylinder head on blocks of wood to avoid damaging valves.

Refit

1. Remove bolts securing cylinder liner clamps to cylinder block and remove clamps.
2. Clean joint surfaces of cylinder head and cylinder block.

3. Check cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner. Cylinder head: Maximum warpage = 0.05 mm. Clean oil and coolant passages. If necessary, de-carbonise piston crowns and cylinder head.
4. Clean cylinder head bolts with a wire brush. Inspect cylinder head bolts for signs of damage.
5. Wash cylinder head bolts and wipe dry. Apply a light film of oil to bolt threads and underside of head bolts.
6. Clean location dowels and fit to cylinder block.
7. Fit new cylinder head gasket, dry, to cylinder block.
8. Using assistance, fit cylinder head onto cylinder block, carefully locating dowels.
9. Carefully enter cylinder head bolts. DO NOT DROP. Screw bolts into place by hand.