Replacing Cylinder head on Cadillac 5.7L & 6.0L Engines?

The details mentioned here are for Cadillac CTS and DTS car models.
Its for 5.7L & 6.0L Engines Cadillac car models.
Complete cylinder head replacing details and diagrams are provided.

The procedure to replace Cylinder head is as follows:----

5.7L & 6.0L Engines
Left Side

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Valve cover

   Rocker arms

   Pushrods

   Intake manifold

   Coolant air bleed pipe

   Power steering pump and mounting bracket

   Exhaust manifold

   Engine wiring harness

   Ground strap

   Cylinder head bolts

   Cylinder head

To install:

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Tighten bolts in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: Tighten bolts 1-10 in to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
   2. Step 2: Tighten bolts 1-10 in an additional 90 degrees.
   3. Step 3: Tighten bolts 1-10 an additional 70 degrees.
   4. Step 4: Tighten bolts 11-15 to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
      
      
      

      

      Fig. Cylinder head bolt sequence-5.7L & 6.0L
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Engine wiring harness

   Ground strap. Tighten bolt to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).

   Exhaust manifold

   Power steering pump. Tighten mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

   Coolant air bleed pipe. Tighten bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).

   Intake manifold

   Pushrods

   Rocker arms

   Valve cover

   Negative battery cable
3. Refill the cooling system.
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Right Side

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Valve cover

   Rocker arms

   Pushrods

   Intake manifold

   Coolant air bleed pipe

   Oil level indicator tube

   Exhaust manifold

   Engine wiring harness

   Negative battery cable from the right cylinder head

   Cylinder head bolts

   Cylinder head

To install:

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Tighten bolts in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: Tighten bolts 1-10 in to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
   2. Step 2: Tighten bolts 1-10 in an additional 90 degrees.
   3. Step 3: Tighten bolts 1-10 an additional 70 degrees.
   4. Step 4: Tighten bolts 11-15 to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
      
      
      

      

      Fig. Cylinder head bolt sequence-5.7L & 6.0L
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Engine wiring harness

   Ground strap. Tighten bolt to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).

   Exhaust manifold

   Oil level indicator tube

   Coolant air bleed pipe. Tighten bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).

   Intake manifold

   Pushrods

   Rocker arms

   Valve cover

   Negative battery cable from the right cylinder head
3. Refill the cooling system.
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.

These details will help.

Thanks.           

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