12. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means
to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
NOTE: Clean the cylinder head bolt holes in the cylinder block using compressed air. Make sure all coolant, oil or other foreign material is removed.
Clean and inspect the cylinder head-to-cylinder block mating surfaces of both the cylinder head and the cylinder block Refer to: Cylinder Head Distortion (303-00 Engine System - General Information, General Procedures). Refer to: Cylinder Block Distortion (303-00 Engine System - General Information, General Procedures).
Installation
1. Install the new cylinder head gasket.
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