Kits | Suggested Tools | Skill Level(1) |
---|---|---|
10400069 | Safety Glasses, Torque Wrench |
Verify that all contents are present in the kit before installing or removing items from vehicle. | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Item | Qty | Description | Part No. | Notes | |
8 | Custom nut flange kit | Not sold separately | Few droplets of oil under the head prior to installation. |
1. | Disconnect negative battery cable. See service manual. |
1. | Remove cylinder head. See service manual. a. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket and flange nuts. |
1. | Clean all gasket surfaces. | |
2. | Thoroughly flush all coolant and oil passages to remove loose debris. | |
3. | Figure 3 Install cylinder head. See service manual. a. Install new gasket with the part number facing up. b. Install cylinder head on dowel pins. | |
4. | Install new cylinder head flange nuts. NOTE DO NOT follow torque or tightening sequence in the service manual for this kit. a. Apply new engine oil underneath the head flange nuts (1). b. Apply a few droplets to the cylinder head where the flange nut (1) will sit. c. Install cylinder head flange nuts (1). | |
5. | Figure 2 Tighten new head nuts in five stages following sequence shown. a. Tighten. Torque: 27–40.5 N·m (20–30 ft-lbs) Cylinder head nut torque step 1. b. Loosen one full turn. Torque: -360° (-360°) Cylinder head nut torque step 2. Loosen one turn. c. Tighten. Torque: 12–15 N·m (9–11 ft-lbs) Cylinder head nut torque step 3. d. Tighten. Torque: 34–37 N·m (25–27 ft-lbs) Cylinder head nut torque step 4 for OE cylinder head gasket. Torque: 25–27 N·m (18–20 ft-lbs) Cylinder head nut torque step 4 for Screamin' Eagle metal cylinder head gasket. e. Tighten to final degree value. Torque: 85–95° () Cylinder head nut torque step 5. | |
6. | Finish installing cylinder head and remaining components. See service manual. |
1 | Head flange nut (4) |
2 | Cylinder head |
3 | Gasket |
1. | Connect negative battery cable. See service manual. |