spark plugs ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Workshop Manual

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Cylinder Heads
The cylinder heads are unique to each cylinder bank and are attached with deep seated bolts, to the cylinder block. Two
hollow dowels align each cylinder head with the cylinder block.
Each cylinder head gasket has a silicon beaded compos ite gasket with metal eyelets for the cylinder bores.
There are two overhead camshafts that operate four valves each cylinder with solid aluminium-alloy valve lifters. A steel
shim in the top of each lifter gives adjustment of the valve clearances.
Collets, valve collars and spring seats locate the valve springs on the intake and exhaust valves. Valve stem seals are part
of the spring seats.
Four 14mm diameter spark plugs are installed in recesses on the center-line of each cylinder head.
Inlet/Exhaust Manifolds
Intake air is filtered and passed through Mass Air Flow (MAF) meters. The air then passes through the throttle body into
the eight-branch inlet manifold.
Specifications
8
9
7
2
3
4
5
6
1
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ItemDescriptionItemDescription
1.
2.
3.
4. Camshaft bearing cap
Tappet (No Shim)
Collet
Valve spring cap
Va l v e s p r i n g 5.
6.
7.
8.
Valve stem oil seal
Va l v e
Inlet camshaft
Exhaust camshaft
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ft
Cylinder head All All1.
2.20
35 15
26
Bolts 1 to 10
Bolts 1 to 10 3.
4.90°
90°
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13. Remove bolts (x10), evenly and in stages securing RH
cylinder head to cylinder block (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
14. With assistance, remove RH cylinder head assembly.
15. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean RH cylind er head face and retaining
bolt pockets.
2. Thoroughly clean RH cylinder block face.
3. Thoroughly clean and dry RH cylinder head retaining
bolts.
4. Install new RH cylinder gasket, locate on dowels.
5. With assistance, install RH cylinder head, locate on dowels.
6. Install and torque tighten cylinder head bolts (x12) in the correct sequence.
7. Lubricate RH exhaust camsha ft journals, camshaft lobes,
bearing surfaces on cylinder head and bearing caps with
clean engine oil.
8. Install RH exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5) in their original positions.
9. Install bolts (x10) and torque tighten in the sequence specified.
10. Install sprocket retaining Torx bolt in camshaft.
11. Rotate camshaft accordingly and check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
12. Remove sprocket retaining Torx bolt.
13. Install RH/LH intake cams haft (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.09.AT/03.09.AV Camshaft - Intake - RH/
LH - Renew).
14. Install timing chain tensioni ng tool (303-532) into RH
exhaust camshaft sprocket.
15. Apply a force to the tool (303-532) in an anti-clockwise direction and torque tighten RH sprocket Torx bolts.
Remove special tool.
16. Connect multiplug to cam a haft timing sensor.
17. Connect multiplugs (x2) to knock sensors.
18. Install SAI pump and bracket assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.08.DB/03.08.DJ Pump and
Bracket Assembly - Secondary Air Injection - Renew). 19. Install RH/LH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CC/09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust
Manifold - RH/LH - Renew).
20. With assistance, position engine support beam (SPX M553D) and secure to engine.
21. Position trolley, support front subframe, remove bolts (x6), raise vehicle, remove trolley.
22. Install and torque tighten engine mounting nuts (x2).
RH/LH Cylinder Head - Overhaul
1. Remove cylinder head gasket - RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.GU Gasket - Cylinder Head -
RH - Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x2) se curing EGR tube to cylinder
head, remove tube.
3. Remove and discard gasket.
4. Remove bolt securing camshaf t timing sensor to cylinder
head, remove sensor.
5. Remove bolts (x2) securing knock sensors (x2) to cylinder head, remove sensors.
6. Remove spark plugs from cylinder head.
7. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
8. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve spring (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
9. Remove collets (x2), releas e/remove spring compressor,
collect collar and valve spring.
10. Remove valve from cylinder.
11. Remove valve stem oil seal.
12. Repeat procedure for remaining valve assemblies.
13. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
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14. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre
and from corner to corner.
15. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
16. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
17. Measure valve stem diameters.
18. Use new valves and check valve guide clearance.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x16).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Repeat procedure for remaining valve assemblies.
8. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
9. Lubricate intake camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
10. Install intake camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
11. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
12. Lubricate exhaust camshaft be arings and journals with
clean engine oil.
13. Install exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
14. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
15. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
16. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
17. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
18. Repeat procedure for exhaust valve clearances.
19. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps (x5), remove intake camshaft.
20. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
21. Repeat procedure for exhaust valve clearances.
22. Install intake camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
23. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
24. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, re-check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
25. Repeat procedure and re-check exhaust valve clearances.
26. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x2).
27. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps (x5), remove intake camshaft. 28. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps
(x5), remove exhaust camshaft.
29. Clean EGR tube.
30. Install new gasket, install EGR tube to cylinder head, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
31. Clean Knock sensors (x2).
32. Install knock sensors (x2) to cylinder head, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
33. Clean camshaft timing sensor.
34. Install camshaft timing sensor, install and torque tighten bolt.
35. Install spark plugs.
36. Install cylinder head gasket RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.GU Gasket - Cylinder Head - RH -
Renew).
Cylinder Head (Engine Set) - Overhaul
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x4) securing EGR tubes to cylinder heads, remove tubes.
3. Remove and discard gaskets.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing camshaft timing sensors to cylinder heads, remove sensors.
5. Remove bolts (x4) securing knock sensors (x4) to cylinder heads, remove sensors.
6. Remove spark plugs from cylinder heads (x8).
7. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
8. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve springs.
9. Remove collets, release/remove spring compressor, collect collars and valve springs.
10. Remove valves from cylinder heads.
11. Remove valve stem oil seals.
12. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
13. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
14. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
15. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
16. Use new valves and check valve guide clearances.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
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ItemCode
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2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x16).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring,
install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
8. Lubricate intake and exha ust camshaft bearings and
journals with clean engine oil.
9. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
10. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
11. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
12. Rotate intake camshaft cl ockwise, check and log each
valve clearance using feeler gauges.
13. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
14. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps
(x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
15. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
16. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
17. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
18. Rotate intake and exhaus t camshafts clockwise, re-
check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
19. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x4).
20. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps
(x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
21. Clean EGR tubes.
22. Install new gaskets, install EGR tubes to cylinder heads, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x4).
23. Clean Knock sensors (x4).
24. Install knock sensors (x4) to cylinder head, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
25. Clean camshaft timing sensors.
26. Install camshaft timing sensor, install and torque tighten bolt.
27. Install spark plugs.
28. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew).
Valve Set (Engine Set) - Renew (including
de-coke)
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove spark plugs (x8).
3. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
4. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve spring.
5. Remove collets, release/remove spring compressor, collect collar and valve spring.
6. Remove valves from cylinder.
7. Remove valve stem oil seals.
8. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
9. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
10. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
11. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
12. Use new valves and check valve guide clearances.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x32).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
8. Lubricate intake and exhaust camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
9. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
10. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
11. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
12. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
13. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
14. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps (x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
15. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
16. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
17. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
18. Rotate intake and exhaust camshafts clockwise, re- check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
19. Remove camshaft sprock et Torx bolts (x4).
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20. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps
(x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
21. Install spark plugs.
22. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew).
Inlet Valve (Set) - Renew
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove spark plugs from cylinder head.
3. Remove intake selective tappet buckets from cylinder heads, keep in their fitted order.
4. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve springs (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove collets (x2), releas e/remove spring compressor,
collect collar and valve spring.
6. Remove intake valves from cylinder heads.
7. Remove valve stem oil seas.
8. Keep intake valves and springs in their fitted order.
9. Inspect condition and measure free length of valve springs.
10. Use new valves and check valve guide clearance.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Lubricate and install intake valves (x16).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars. 5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring,
install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Install intake selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
8. Lubricate intake camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
9. Install intake camshafts, inst all bearing caps (x10), install
bolts (x20).
10. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts (x20) in the correct sequence.
11. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in each intake
camshaft.
12. Rotate each intake camshaft clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
13. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
14. Remove bearing cap bolts (x20), remove bearing caps (x10), remove both intake camshafts.
15. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
16. Install both intake camshaf ts, install bearing caps (x10),
install bolts (x20).
17. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
18. Rotate intake camshafts clockwise, re-check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
19. Remove intake camshaft sp rocket Torx bolts (x2).
20. Remove bearing cap bolts (x20), remove bearing caps (x10), remove both intake camshafts.
21. Install spark plugs.
22. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew).
Exhaust Valve (Set) - Renew
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove spark plugs from cylinder head.
3. Remove exhaust selective tappet buckets from cylinder heads, keep in their fitted order.
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4. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve springs
(see Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove collets (x2), release/remove spring compressor, collect collar and valve spring.
6. Remove exhaust valves from cylinder heads.
7. Remove valve stem oil seas.
8. Keep exhaust valves and springs in their fitted order.
9. Inspect condition and measure free length of valve springs.
10. Use new valves and check valve guide clearance.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Lubricate and install exhaust valves (x16).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Install exhaust selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
8. Lubricate exhaust camshaft be arings and journals with
clean engine oil.
9. Install exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x10), install bolts (x20).
10. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts (x20) in the correct
sequence.
11. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in each exhaust camshaft.
12. Rotate each exhaust camshaf t clockwise, check and log
each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
13. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
14. Remove bearing cap bolts (x20), remove bearing caps
(x10), remove both exhaust camshafts.
15. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets. 16. Install both exhaust camshaft
s, install bearing caps (x10),
install bolts (x20).
17. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
18. Rotate exhaust camshafts clockwise, re-check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
19. Remove exhaust camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x2).
20. Remove bearing cap bolts (x20), remove bearing caps (x10), remove both exhaust camshafts.
21. Install spark plugs.
22. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew).
Spring (Valve Set) - Renew
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove spark plugs from cylinder heads (x8).
3. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
4. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve springs (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove collets, release/remove spring compressor, collect collars and valve springs.
6. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Install valve springs and collars.
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3. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring,
install collets.
4. Release/remove spring compressor.
5. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
6. Lubricate intake and exhaust camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
7. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
8. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
9. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
10. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
11. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
12. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps (x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
13. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
14. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
15. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
16. Rotate intake and exhaust camshafts clockwise, re- check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
17. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x4).
18. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps (x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
19. Install spark plugs.
20. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew).
Spring (Inlet Valve Set) - Renew
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove spark plugs from cylinder heads (x8).
3. Remove intake selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order. 4. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve springs
(see Figure).
Figure 1
5. Remove collets, release/remove spring compressor, collect collars and valve springs.
6. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Install intake valve springs and collars.
3. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
4. Release/remove spring compressor.
5. Install intake selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
6. Lubricate both intake camsh aft bearings and journals
with clean engine oil.
7. Install both intake camshafts, install bearing caps (x10), install bolts (x20).
8. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
9. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in both intake camshafts.
10. Rotate intake camshafts clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
11. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
12. Remove bearing cap bolts (x20), remove bearing caps (x10), remove both intake camshafts.
13. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
14. Install intake camshafts, inst all bearing caps (x10), install
bolts (x20).
15. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
16. Rotate both intake camshafts clockwise, re-check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
17. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x4).
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18. Remove bearing cap bolts (x20), remove bearing caps
(x10), remove both intake camshafts.
19. Install spark plugs.
20. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew).
Inlet and Exhaust Valve Seal (Engine Set)
- Renew
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove spark plugs (x8).
3. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
4. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve spring (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove collets (x2), release/remove spring compressor, collect collar and valve spring.
6. Remove valves from cylinder.
7. Remove valve stem oil seals.
8. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
9. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x32). 3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring,
install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
8. Lubricate intake and exhaust camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
9. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
10. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
11. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
12. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
13. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
14. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps (x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
15. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
16. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
17. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
18. Rotate intake and exhaust camshafts clockwise, re- check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
19. Remove camshaft sprock et Torx bolts (x4).
20. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps (x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
21. Install spark plugs.
22. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew
Spring (Valve Exhaust Set) - Renew
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove spark plugs from cylinder heads (x8).
3. Remove exhaust selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
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4. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve springs
(see Figure).
Figure 1
5. Remove collets, release/re move spring compressor,
collect collars and valve springs.
6. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Install exhaust valve springs and collars.
3. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
4. Release/remove spring compressor.
5. Install exhaust selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
6. Lubricate both exhaust camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
7. Install both exhaust camshafts , install bearing caps (x10),
install bolts (x20).
8. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
9. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in both exhaust camshafts.
10. Rotate exhaust camshafts clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
11. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
12. Remove bearing cap bolts (x20), remove bearing caps (x10), remove both exhaust camshafts.
13. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
14. Install exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x10), install bolts (x20).
15. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
16. Rotate both exhaust camshafts clockwise, re-check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
17. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x4). 18. Remove bearing cap bolts (x20), remove bearing caps
(x10), remove both exhaust camshafts.
19. Install spark plugs.
20. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew).
RH/LH Cylinder Head Gasket - Renew
(with Engine Removed
)
Removal
1. Remove SAI pump and bracket assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.08. EB Pump and Bracket
Assembly - Secondary Ai r Injection - Renew).
2. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) from knock sensors.
3. Disconnect multiplug from camshaft timing sensor.
4. Remove nuts (x8) securing RH/LH exhaust manifold to
cylinder head.
5. Remove exhaust manifold, remove and discard gasket.
6. Remove RH/LH intake camshaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.BT/03.09.BV Camshaft - Intake - RH/
LH - Renew With Engine Removed).
7. Remove RH exhaust camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts (x10) evenly and in stages (see Figure)
Figure 1
8. Note their orientation and markings and remove the RH/LH exhaust camshaft bearing caps.
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Cylinder Head Gasket-Renew RH03.01.HU
Cylinder Head Gasket-Renew LH03.01.HV
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Engine (03.00)
Power Conversion (03.11)
Maintenance
Connecting Rod Bearing-Renew (Engine
Set)
Removal
1. Remove engine oil sump (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.02.BN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Re-
seal).
2. Remove spark plugs (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.07.DB Spark Plugs - Engine Set - Renew).
3. Remove bolts (x8) securing windage tray to engine bedplate, remove windage tray.
4. Mark bearing caps and connecting rods for correct installation.
5. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to access number 1 cylinder connecting rod bolts.
6. Remove bolts securing bearing cap to connecting rod, remove bearing cap (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
7. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
8. Move connecting rod upwards, remove bearing shell.
9. Record colour code on bearing shell edge. 10. Remove and discard bearing shell from cap.
11. Record colour code on bearing shell edge, discard
bearing shell.
12. Wipe crankshaft journal, connecting rod and bearing cap using a lint free cloth.
13. Inspect crankshaft journal for damage.
14. Check crankshaft journal for ovality using a micrometer and record journal diameters.
Installation
1. Select the correct colour coded bearing shells for each connecting rod crankshaft journal.
2. Install new selective bearing shell in connecting rod.
3. Lubricate crankshaft journal with clean engine oil.
4. Install connecting rod on crankshaft journal.
5. Remove special tools (303-535) from connecting rod.
6. Install new selective bearing shell in bearing cap.
7. Install bearing cap and new bolts (x2), torque tighten bearing cap bolts.
8. Repeat procedure for remaining connecting rod bearings.
9. Install windage tray to engine bedplate, install and torque tighten bolts (x8).
10. Install spark plugs (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.07.DB Spark Plugs - Engine Set - Renew).
11. Install engine oil sump (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.02.BN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and re-
seal).
Crankshaft Main Bearing-Renew (Engine
Set)
Removal
1. Remove bolts (x2), inspection cover to lower crankcase, remove cover.
2. Install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel, install and tighten bolts (x2).
3. Remove bolts (x6), clutch cover to flywheel.
4. Release clutch cover from dowels (x3), remove clutch cover, collect drive plate.
5. Remove and discard bolts (x8), flywheel to crankshaft flange.
6. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
Caution
Pistons, connecting rods an d connecting rod bearings
should be numbered to make sure they are reassembled
in the same position.
Caution
Connecting rod bolts are tor qu
e tightened to yield and
mu st be replaced.
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Note: Connecting rod bearings ar e a selective fit by colour
code on edge of bearing shell.
Caution
When assembling connecting rods and connecting rod
bearing caps it is imperative that bearing slots and tangs
be located on the same side of the connecting rods.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)