Cylinder head bolt tightening sequence
Removing
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Unscrew the spark plugs.
3. Drain the coolant.
4. Remove the air intake pipe.
5. Remove the resonator.
6. Remove the throttle and accelerator cables.
7. Remove the brake vacuum hose, fuel hose, radiator hoses, cruise control vacuum hose, and heater hoses.
8. Disconnect all wires from the head.
9. Unscrew the bolts and nuts of the water tube.
10. Remove the water pump pulley and drive belt.
11. Remove the air intake and fuel line.
12. Remove the intake manifold.
13. Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.
14. Remove the valve cover.
15. Remove the timing belt covers and timing belt.
16. Remove the power steering pump and alternator drive belts.
17. Remove the alternator bracket.
18. Remove the ignition distributor.
19. Remove the power steering pump bolts and position the pump aside.
20. Inspect the head and remove the parts that interfere with the removal of the head.
21. Loosen the head bolts in 1/4 turn increments. Loosen bolts in reverse tightening sequence.
22. Remove the bolts and remove the head.
23. Examine the head.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the head and cylinder block for scratches and damage. Small scratches can be removed with fine sandpaper.
2. Clean the threads of the head bolts and the threads in the cylinder block with the appropriate size dies and taps.
3. Install a new head gasket.
4. Install the head to the cylinder block.
5. Lubricate the bolt threads with oil, insert the bolts and tighten them with your fingers.
6. Tighten the bolts in several steps in the sequence shown.
7. Install the remaining parts and assemblies, connect all hoses and wires. Fill with coolant and check engine operation.