Tech Tip: Subaru Cylinder Head Installation

Tech Tip: Subaru Cylinder Head Installation

The AERA (Engine Rebuilders Association) Technical Committee offers the following information regarding cylinder head installation for 2002-'05 Subaru 2.0L DOHC EJ20DT engines. This information is somewhat unique and should be referenced any time a cylinder head is re-installed.

The AERA (Engine Rebuilders Association) Technical Committee offers the following information regarding cylinder head installation for 2002-’05 Subaru 2.0L DOHC EJ20DT engines. This information is somewhat unique and should be referenced any time a cylinder head is re-installed.

This engine requires pre-stressing the cylinder head gasket and then a relaxing procedure when installing the cylinder head. Failure to follow the following procedure (Figure 1, 2002-’05 Subaru 2.0L DOHC cylinder head installation procedure) may result in premature head gasket failure.

Apply a coat of clean engine oil to washers and bolt threads.
1. Torque all bolts to 22 ft.-lbs. (29 Nm) in alphabetical sequence.
2. Torque all bolts to 51 ft.-lbs. (69 Nm) in alphabetical sequence.
3. Loosen all bolts in reverse alphabetical sequence 180°.
4. Loosen all bolts, yet one more time in reverse alphabetical sequence 180°.
5. Torque all bolts 29 ft.-lbs. (39 Nm).
6. Tighten all bolts 80-90° of rotation in alphabetical sequence.
7. Tighten all bolts 40-45° of rotation in alphabetical sequence.
Caution: Do not tighten the bolts more than 40-45°.
8. Further tighten only bolts A and B 40-45° of rotation in alphabetical sequence.

Courtesy of AERA.

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