Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 267
Fig. 113: View Of Left Cylinder Head
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5. Remove the cylinder head bolts.
6. Remove the cylinder head.
Fig. 114: View Of Left Cylinder Head Gasket & Locator Pins
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7. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
IMPORTANT: The cylinder head bolts are NOT reusable.
NOTE:
After removal, place the cylinder head on 2 wood blocks in
order to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
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2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.2L - H2
8. Discard the gasket.
9. Discard the cylinder head bolts.
10. Clean and inspect the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder Head Cleaning and Inspection.
Installation Procedure
CAUTION: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
NOTE:
Clean all dirt, debris, and coolant from the engine block cylinder
head bolt holes. Failure to remove all foreign material may result in
damaged threads, improperly tightened fasteners or damage to
components.
IMPORTANT:
Do not reuse the cylinder head bolts. Install NEW cylinder
head bolts during assembly.
Do not use any type of sealant on the cylinder head gasket,
unless specified.
The cylinder head gaskets must be installed in the proper
direction and position.
2008 Hummer H2
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.2L - H2
Fig. 115: Identifying Cylinder Head Locating Pins Installation Position
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1. Clean the engine block cylinder head bolt holes, if required.
Thread repair tool J 42385-107, found in J 42385-200 may be used to clean the threads of
old threadlocking material. See Special Tools.
2. Use spray cleaner to clean out the hole. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for
the correct part number.
3. Clean the cylinder head bolt holes with compressed air.
2008 Hummer H2
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.2L - H2
4. Check the cylinder head locating pins for proper installation.
Fig. 116: View Of Cylinder Head Gasket Displacement Markings
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5. Inspect the displacement markings (2) on the gasket, for proper usage.
2008 Hummer H2
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 6.2L - H2