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   - Remove cylinder head bolts, starting with bolt #14 on the outside working towards the center   - Remove cylinder head bolts, starting with bolt #14 on the outside working towards the center
   - Lift cylinder head off engine block. Cylinder head weight approximately 80 lb.   - Lift cylinder head off engine block. Cylinder head weight approximately 80 lb.
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 +===== Installing Cylinder Head =====
 +  - Clean mating surfaces and check for flatness. 
 +    - 0.004" tolerance between front and rear of engine block / cylinder head mating surface
 +  - Clean cylinder head bolt holes
 +  - Set engine timing to 30 degrees BTDC.
 +    - Pistons are in position such that valves will not interfere when adjusted later
 +  - Install new head gasket
 +  - Install cylinder head
 +  - Torque cylinder head bolts
 +    - Lightly coat threads with engine oil for wet torque
 +    - Follow tightening stages, order, and torque specs
 +    - 1st stage: 55 Nm
 +    - 2nd stage: 90 degrees
 +    - 3rd stage: 90 degrees
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