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Cylinder Head Assembly Overview






Cylinder Head Assembly Overview





1 Cylinder Head

See notes: --> [ Only remove the plastic protectors installed to protect the open valves immediately before positioning the cylinder head. ] Cylinder Head Cover

Check for distortion.

Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Cylinder Head ] Cylinder Head.

All of the coolant must be replaced after installation.

Checking compression, refer to --> [ Compression, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

2 Washer

For cylinder head bolt

3 Cylinder Head Bolt

Observe sequence for loosening and tightening. Refer to --> [ Cylinder Head ] Cylinder Head.

Before installing, insert shims --> [ 2 Washer ] into cylinder head.

4 25 Nm

5 Lifting Eye

6 Gasket

Replace

7 Vacuum Pump

CAUTION!
Do not disassemble the vacuum pump under any circumstances because it can cause the vacuum part to malfunction. The result would be brake booster failure.

Removing and installing, refer to --> [ Vacuum Pump ] Service and Repair.

8 10 Nm

9 Coolant Connection

Coolant hose connection diagram, refer to --> [ Coolant Hose Connection Diagram ] [1][2]Cooling System.

10 10 Nm

11 Seal

Replace

12 25 Nm

13 Lifting eye

14 Cylinder Head Gasket

Replace

Observe identification. Refer to --> [ Cylinder Head Seal Identification ]

All of the coolant must be replaced after removing and installing.

15 Camshaft Position Sensor (G40)

For camshaft position

16 10 Nm

Checking Cylinder Head for Distortion





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Straight edge 500 mm (VAS 6075)

Feeler gauge

Procedure

- Check the cylinder head for distortion with the straight edge and feeler gauge in several places.

Maximum permissible distortion: 10 mm

Remanufacturing diesel cylinder heads is not permitted.

Cylinder Head Seal Identification





Replacement part No. = - arrow 1 -

Control code = - arrow 2 - (ignore this!)

Holes = - arrow 3 -

Installation position: the identification faces upward.

Depending on piston projection, varying cylinder head gasket thicknesses can be installed. When replacing the seal, install a new seal with the same identification - arrow 3 -.

When installing new pistons or working with a partial motor, check the piston position at TDC. Refer to --> [ Piston Projection in TDC, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.