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Astra J Cylinder Head Replacement Guide

The document provides instructions for replacing the cylinder head on 1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0, LUW, LFW engines. The procedure involves removing components like the intake manifold, exhaust manifold, camshaft cover, timing belt and tensioner. The old cylinder head and gasket must be removed and replaced with new parts. The new head is installed and bolted down correctly in several tightening passes using a torque angle sensor kit. Removed parts are then reinstalled in reverse order.

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Astra J Cylinder Head Replacement Guide

The document provides instructions for replacing the cylinder head on 1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0, LUW, LFW engines. The procedure involves removing components like the intake manifold, exhaust manifold, camshaft cover, timing belt and tensioner. The old cylinder head and gasket must be removed and replaced with new parts. The new head is installed and bolted down correctly in several tightening passes using a torque angle sensor kit. Removed parts are then reinstalled in reverse order.

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Head Replacement - 1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0,LUW,LFH

Cylinder Head Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0,LUW,LFH)


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Removal Procedure

1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .


2. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement .
3. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
Other Vauxhall Workshop Manuals 4. Remove the timing belt tensioner. Refer to Timing Belt Tensioner Replacement .
Other Makes 5. Remove the 2 camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement .
6. Remove the 2 camshaft position actuator solenoid valve. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
Replacement .
Astra J Workshop Manual 7. Remove the 2 camshaft position actuator adjuster. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster Removal .
Preface 8. Remove the timing belt rear cover. Refer to Timing Belt Rear Cover Removal .
General Information 9. Remove engine coolant thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement .
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Camshaft Cover Replacement - 1.6L
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Camshaft Replacement - 1 6L LDE

10. Loosen the 10 cylinder head bolts in sequence as shown.


10.1 Loosen the 10 bolts 90° .
10.2 Loosen the 10 bolts 180° .
11. Remove the 10 cylinder head bolts (1).
12. Remove and DISCARD the cylinder head (2).
13. Remove and Discard the cylinder head gasket (3).

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the sealing surfaces.


2. Inspect for plane surface.
• Cylinder block, cylinder head
• Straight-edge, feeler gauge

3. Install a NEW cylinder head gasket (3).


4. Install the cylinder head (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .


Note: Note the correct tightening sequence.
5. Install 10 NEW cylinder head bolts (1).
6. Tighten the bolts in 5 passes, using the sensor kit :
• First pass to 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
• Second pass to 90°
• Third pass to 90°
• Fourth pass to 90°
• Fifth pass to 45°
7. Install engine coolant thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement .
8. Install the timing belt rear cover. Refer to Timing Belt Rear Cover Installation .
9. Install the camshaft position actuator adjuster. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Adjuster Installation .
10. Install the camshaft position actuator solenoid valve. Refer to Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve
Replacement .
11. Install the 2 camshaft position sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement .
12. Install the timing belt tensioner. Refer to Timing Belt Tensioner Replacement .
13. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement .
14. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement .
15. Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
16. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
17. Check and correct the engine oil.

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