TM 9-2320-289-34
3-25. CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION (Con’t).
CAUTION
DO NOT use any kind of sealant on cylinder head gasket (2). Sealant can
cause leaks and result in damage to engine.
NOTE
Ensure that cylinder head (3) is installed before sealing compound dries.
2.
Apply sealing compound to threads and underside of bolt (4) heads before installing each bolt.
NOTE
An assistant will be required for step 3.
3.
Install new cylinder head gasket (2) to engine block (1) over dowel pins (5). Install rear bolt (4)
in cylinder head (3). install cylinder head with remaining 16 bolts. Tighten bolts to 20 Ib.-ft.
(27 N.m) in alphabetical sequence shown. Tighten bolts again to 50 Ib.-ft. (68 N.m) in
alphabetical sequence shown. Tighten bolts again an additional 1/4 turn in alphabetical
sequence shown.
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