2008 6.6L Duramax – CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION – RIGHT SIDE – Installation

1. The markings on the gasket are as follows:
• Grade A (1)
• Grade B (2)
• Grade C (3)
• Block over-bored 0 .0 1 0 -0 .0 30 in (0.254 -0 .7 6 2 mm) (4)
• Block over-bored 0 .0 1 0 -0 .0 30 in (0.254 -0 .7 6 2 mm) and deck milled 0.008 in (0.203 mm) (5)
2. Install the right cylinder head gasket o f the correct grade. The left and right cylinder head gaskets are not                     interchangeable. Refer to Cylinder Head Gasket Selection.

3. Install the right cylinder head.

4. Install the NEW M l2 cylinder head bolts. Reuse the M8 bolts.

Tighten the M 12 cylinder head bolts in three steps:
Tighten:
1. 1st step 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
2. 2nd step 80 N.m (59 lb ft)
3. 3rd step tighten 60 degrees using J 45059
4. 4th step tighten 60 degrees using J 45059
5. Install the M8 bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the M 8 cylinder head bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb it).