I am replacing the cylinder head gasket on a MX6- 2.5 engine. I had to remove the camshafts to get to the cylinder head bolts. On the left side camshaft, there are marking on the gears so I know how to reinstall them. But on the right side there are no marks and I forgot to mark the gear. How do you know where to set the camshaft on the right side???

NOTE: Ford does not provide camshaft gear timing marks, or information to perform timing belt service without the special tools shown in this procedure.

REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block by removing the drain plugs.
2. Remove the intake manifold.
3. Remove exhaust manifold.
4. Remove camshafts.
5. Remove valve tappets from cylinder head, then support front of engine with wood block between crankshaft pulley and front subframe.
6. Remove righthand engine lifting eye bolt, then righthand engine lifting eye.
7. Remove power steering pump mounting bracket and cylinder head support bracket.
8. Remove camshaft timing belt tensioner pulley and front cover from front of cylinder head.
9. Remove water thermostat housing from cylinder head as follows:
a. Raise and support vehicle.
b. Disconnect crankcase ventilation tube from positive crankcase ventilation valve.
c. Disconnect upper radiator hose and radiator overflow hose from water hose connection.
d. Remove water outlet connection bolts and water hose connection from water thermostat housing.
e. Remove water thermostat and seal from water thermostat, then seal from water thermostat housing. Inspect seals for damage and replace if necessary.
10. Remove ignition coil bracket from cylinder head as follows:
a. Disconnect fuel charging wiring or engine control sensor wiring from ignition coil, then ignition wires by squeezing locking tabs and twisting while pulling upward.
b. Remove ignition coil bolts or screws, then coil.
c. Remove ignition coil bracket.

Fig. 11 Cylinder head bolt removal sequence


11. Remove spark plugs from cylinder head, then cylinder head bolts in sequence. Discard cylinder head bolts.
12. Remove cylinder head and head gasket from cylinder block.
13. If necessary, remove lefthand engine lifting eye from cylinder head.
14. Inspect cylinder head and cylinder block, then replace components as required.

INSTALLATION
1. Reverse procedure to install, noting following:
a. Clean cylinder head intake manifold, valve cover and cylinder head gasket surfaces. Ensure flatness of cylinder head and cylinder block gasket surfaces meets specifications.

Fig. 12 Cylinder head bolt tightening sequence



b. Torque new cylinder head bolts in sequence, first to 15-22 ft lb, then to 30-37 ft lb. Finally tighten all bolts an additional 90-120° in the same sequence.

Hi Deanna,here's a Autozone repair guide link on removing your head. Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Components Cylinder Head AutoZone com

DeVille, Eldorado, Seville 1999-2005

• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Cylinder Head

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Removal & Installation

Left Side

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Exhaust manifold Alternator Water crossover Intake manifold Valve cover Timing cover Secondary camshaft drive chain Power steering return hose retaining bolt from the cylinder head 3 M6 external drive bolts from the front portion of the cylinder head 10 M11 internal drive cylinder head bolts Cylinder head and gasket.
   
5. Clean the head mating surfaces.

To install:

Fig. Left cylinder head bolt torque sequence-4.6L engine

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Lubricate the bolts with engine oil prior to installation.
2. Torque the M11 bolts in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm), plus an additional 70 degrees
   2. Step 2: Turn an additional 60 degrees
   3. Step 3: Turn an additional 60 degrees (total 190 degrees)
   
   
3. Torque the M6 bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm)
4. Install or connect the following:
   
   Power steering return hose retaining bolt to the cylinder head and tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Secondary camshaft drive chain Timing cover Valve cover Intake manifold Water crossover Exhaust manifold Negative battery cable
   
5. Change the oil and filter.
6. Fill the cooling system.

Right Side

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Exhaust manifold Water crossover Intake manifold Valve cover Timing cover Secondary camshaft drive chain Electrical connector from the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor Nut attaching the coil cassette ground wire to the cylinder head Bolt attaching the exhaust crossover pipe to the cylinder head Bolt attaching the right transaxle mount bracket to the cylinder head Bolt attaching the rear transaxle brace to the transaxle Nuts attaching the rear transaxle brace to the cylinder head Rear transaxle brace 3 M6 external drive bolts from the front portion of the cylinder head 10 M11 internal drive cylinder head bolts Cylinder head and gasket
   
5. Clean the head mating surfaces.

To install:

Fig. Right cylinder head bolt torque sequence- 4.6L engine

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Lubricate the bolts with engine oil prior to installation.
2. Torque the M11 bolts in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm), plus an additional 70 degrees.
   2. Step 2: Turn an additional 60 degrees.
   3. Step 3: Turn an additional 60 degrees (total 190 degrees).
   
   
3. Torque the M6 bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
4. Install or connect the following:
   
   Rear transaxle brace over the studs located at the rear of the right cylinder head Nuts attaching the rear transaxle brace to the cylinder head, loosely Bolts attaching the rear transaxle braces to the transaxle and tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Nuts attaching the rear transaxle brace to the cylinder head and tighten 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Electrical connector to the ECT sensor Bolt attaching the exhaust crossover pipe to the cylinder head and tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm) Nut attaching the coil cassette ground wire to the cylinder head and tighten to 13 ft. lbs. (17 Nm) Secondary camshaft drive chain Timing cover Valve cover Intake manifold Water crossover Exhaust manifold Negative battery cable
   
5. Change the oil and filter.
6. Fill the cooling system.

Did you take pictures while removing the originals? It's always a good habit. Below are the instructions you need to follow. Your own pics are very helpful when doing a big job like this.

1. Disconnect negative battery (1) cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Remove upper intake manifold.
4. Remove cylinder head covers, crankshaft vibration damper, and timing chain cover.

CAUTION: When aligning timing marks, always rotate engine by turning the crankshaft. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.

1. Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to mark on oil pump housing (2). The mark on oil pump housing is 600 ATDC of #1 cylinder.

CAUTION: When the timing chain is removed and the cylinder heads are still installed, DO NOT rotate the camshafts or crankshaft without first locating the proper crankshaft position. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage.

1. Remove primary timing chain tensioner retainer cap (2) and tensioner (1) from right cylinder head.

1. Disconnect and remove camshaft position sensor (4) from left cylinder head.
2. Remove timing chain guide access plugs (3) from cylinder heads.

NOTE: When camshaft sprocket bolts are removed, the camshafts will rotate in a clockwise direction.

1. Starting with the right camshaft sprocket, remove the sprocket attaching bolts. Remove camshaft damper (1) (if equipped) and sprocket.
2. Remove left side camshaft sprocket attaching bolts and remove sprocket.
3. Remove lower chain guide (7) and tensioner arm (8).
4. Remove the primary timing chain (5).
5. Remove crankshaft sprocket (6).

INSTALLATION

1. Inspect all sprockets (4,9,11) and chain guides (2,5,10). Replace if worn.
2. For crankshaft sprocket installation procedures Refer to CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET.
3. If removed, install right and left side short chain guides (11). Tighten attaching bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) .
4. Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to the mark on oil pump housing (3).

NOTE: Lubricate timing chain and guides with engine oil before installation.

1. Place left side primary chain sprocket onto the chain so that the timing mark is located in-between the two (plated) timing links (1).

1. Lower the primary chain with left side sprocket through the left cylinder head opening.

NOTE: The camshaft sprockets can be allowed to float on the camshaft hub during installation.

1. Loosely position left side camshaft sprocket over camshaft hub.
2. Align timing (plated) link to the crankshaft sprocket timing mark (3).
3. Position primary chain onto water pump drive sprocket (10).
4. Align right camshaft sprocket timing mark to the timing (plated) link on the timing chain (8) and loosely position over camshaft hub.
5. Verify that all chain timing (plated) links are properly aligned to the timing marks on all sprockets.
6. Install left side lower chain guide (2) and tensioner arm (5). Tighten attaching bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) .

NOTE: Inspect O-ring on chain guide access plugs before installing. Replace O-ring as necessary.

1. Install chain guide access plugs to cylinder heads. Tighten plugs to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) .

NOTE: To reset the primary timing chain tensioner, engine oil will first need to be purged from the tensioner.

1. Purge oil from timing chain tensioner using the following procedure:

1. Place the check ball (2) end of tensioner into the shallow end of Special Tool 8186 (3).
2. Using hand pressure, slowly depress tensioner until oil is purged from tensioner.

1. Reset timing chain tensioner using the following procedure:

1. Position cylinder plunger (4) into the deeper end of Special Tool 8186 (3).
2. Apply a downward force until tensioner is reset.

NOTE: If oil was not first purged from the tensioner, use slight finger pressure to assist the center arm pin of Special Tool 8186 to unseat the tensioner's check ball.

CAUTION: Ensure the tensioner is properly reset. The tensioner body (4) must bottom against the top edge of Special Tool 8186 (3). Failure to properly perform the resetting procedure may cause tensioner jamming.

NOTE: Inspect the tensioner O-ring (2) for nicks or cuts and make sure the snap ring (1) is correctly installed, replace as necessary.

1. Install the reset chain tensioner (1) into the right cylinder head.
2. Position tensioner retaining plate (2) and tighten bolts (1) to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) .

1. Starting at the right cylinder bank, first position the camshaft damper (1) (if equipped) on camshaft hub, then insert a 3/8 square drive extension with a breaker bar into intake camshaft drive hub. Rotate camshaft until the camshaft hub aligns to the camshaft sprocket and damper attaching holes. Install the sprocket attaching bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) .
2. Turn the left side camshaft by inserting a 3/8 square drive extension with a breaker bar into intake camshaft drive hub and rotate camshaft until the sprocket attaching bolts can be installed. Tighten sprocket bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
3. Rotate engine slightly clockwise to remove timing chain slack, if necessary.

1. Activate the timing chain tensioner by using a flat bladed pry tool to gently pry tensioner arm towards the tensioner slightly. Then release the tensioner arm. Verify the tensioner is activated (extends).

1. Install camshaft position sensor (2) and connect electrical connector.
2. Install the timing chain cover, crankshaft vibration damper, and cylinder head covers.
3. Install upper intake manifold.

NOTE: After installation of a reset tensioner, engine noise will occur after initial start-up. This noise will normally disappear within 5-10 seconds.

1. Fill cooling system.

Removal & Installation

3.5L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Record the radio anti theft code data.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Engine cover Accessory drive belts Idler pulley Crankshaft pulley Power steering pump pulley Belt tensioner pulley Upper and lower timing belt covers
   
4. Support the engine with a floor jack and remove the engine mount.
5. Rotate the engine to align the camshaft sprocket timing marks with the cylinder head cover timing marks.
   
   

   Fig. Timing belt routing and timing marks-3.5L Engine
   

6. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Auto tensioner Timing belt
   
   

   Fig. Timing belt and related components-3.5L Engine
   
   

To install:

1. Ensure that the engine is set to Top Dead Center (TDC).
2. Prepare the auto tensioner for installation by compressing it in a vise and installing a retaining pin.
3. Install the timing belt in the following order:
   1. Crankshaft sprocket
   2. Idler pulley
   3. Left bank exhaust camshaft sprocket
   4. Left bank intake camshaft sprocket
   5. Water pump pulley
   6. Right bank intake camshaft sprocket
   7. Right bank exhaust camshaft sprocket
   8. Tensioner pulley
   
   
4. Install the auto tensioner. Do not remove the retaining pin at this time.
5. Check that the crankshaft and camshaft timing marks are aligned correctly.
6. Rotate the crankshaft 1 / 4 turn Counterclockwise .
7. Rotate the crankshaft 1 / 4 turn Clockwise to return the engine to TDC.
8. Loosen the tensioner pulley center bolt.
9. Apply 44 inch lbs. (5 Nm) torque to the tensioner pulley as shown and tighten the center bolt to 32-41 ft. lbs. (43-55 Nm).
   
   

   Fig. Adjusting the tensioner pulley-3.5L Engine
   

10. Remove the auto tensioner retaining pin.
11. Rotate the crankshaft 2 revolutions Clockwise , then wait 5 minutes for the auto tensioner to adjust.
12. Measure the auto tensioner rod as shown. If the measurement is not 3.8-4.5 mm, then repeat the belt tensioning procedure.
    
    

    Fig. Measuring the auto tensioner rod-3.5L Engine
    

13. When the auto tensioner measurement is correct, install or connect the following:
    
    Engine mount Upper and lower timing belt covers Belt tensioner pulley Power steering pump pulley Crankshaft pulley Idler pulley Accessory drive belts Engine cover Negative battery cable
    
14. Reprogram the radio anti theft codes.

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    Timing Chain, Sprockets, Front Cover & Seal

    • REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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    Removal & Installation
    
    3.8L Engine
    

    1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
    2. Record the radio anti theft code data.
    3. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
    4. Remove the drive belt. Remove the power steering pump. Remove the air conditioning compressor.
    5. Remove the alternator. Remove the drive belt idler. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Remove the water pump pulley. Remove the intake manifold.
    6. Remove the connector bracket from the left cylinder head cover. Disconnect the right ignition coil connector, condenser connector and remove the bracket.
    7. Remove the left cylinder head cover retaining bolts. Remove the cylinder head cover from the engine.
    8. Remove the right cylinder head cover retaining bolts. Remove the cylinder head cover from the engine.
    9. Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC on the compression stroke. Turn the crankshaft pulley and align its groove with the timing mark T of the lower timing chain cover.
    10. Check that the mark of the camshaft timing sprockets are in straight line positioning on the cylinder head surface. If not rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees. Do not rotate the engine counterclockwise.
    11. Remove the oil pan. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley. Remove the timing chain cover.
        NOTE Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the cylinder block, cylinder head and timing chain cover. Before removing the timing chain, mark the right and left timing chains with an identification mark based on the location of the sprocket because the identification mark on the chain for TDC can be erased.
        
    12. After compressing the timing chain tensioner, install a set pin. Remove the right cam to cam guide. Remove the right timing chain auto tensioner and timing chain tensioner arm.
    13. Remove the oil pump chain cover. Remove the oil pump chain tensioner assembly. Remove the oil pump chain guide. Remove the right timing chain.
    14. Remove the right timing chain guide. Remove the oil pump chain sprocket and oil pump chain. Remove the crankshaft sprocket, oil pump and camshaft drive gear.
    15. Remove the left cam to cam guide. Remove the left timing chain auto tensioner and timing chain tensioner arm. Remove the left timing chain.
    16. Remove the left timing chain guide. Remove the crankshaft sprocket and left camshaft drive. Remove the tensioner adapter assembly.
        
        

        Fig. Timing chain and related components-3.8L Engine
        

    
    To install:
    
    1. Check the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets for wear and damage, replace as required.
    2. Inspect the tensioner arm and chain guide for wear and damage, replace as required.
    3. Check that the tensioner pin moves smoothly when the ratchet pawl is released with a thin rod.
    4. The key of the crankshaft should be aligned with the timing mark of the timing chain cover. This indicates that the piston is at TDC on the compression stroke.
    5. Install the tensioner adapter assembly. Install the crankshaft sprocket and left camshaft drive.
    6. Install the left timing chain guide and torque the retaining bolts 14-18 ft. lbs.
    7. Install the left timing chain. Be sure to install the chain with no slack between the camshaft and the crankshaft (crankshaft sprocket, timing chain guide, exhaust camshaft sprocket, intake camshaft sprocket). The timing mark of each sprocket should be matched with the timing mark (color ink) of the timing chain at installation of the timing chain.
       
       

       Fig. Left timing chain markings and installation: (D) exhaust camshaft sprocket (C) intake camshaft sprocket-3.8L Engine
       

    8. Install the left timing chain tensioner arm and torque the retaining bolts 14-16 ft. lbs.
    9. Install the left timing chain tensioner and torque the retaining bolts 7-9 ft. lbs.
    10. Install the left cam to cam guide and torque the retaining bolts 7-9 ft. lbs.
    11. Install the crankshaft sprocket, oil pump and right camshaft drive.
    12. Install the oil pump chain and oil pump sprocket. Torque the retaining bolt to 14-16 ft. lbs.
    13. Install the right timing chain guide. Torque the retaining bolts to 14-18 ft. lbs.
    14. Install the right timing chain. Be sure to install the chain with no slack between the camshaft and the crankshaft (crankshaft sprocket, intake camshaft sprocket, exhaust camshaft sprocket). The timing mark of each sprocket should be matched with the timing mark (color ink) of the timing chain at installation of the timing chain.
        
        

        Fig. Right timing chain markings and installation: (C) exhaust camshaft sprocket (B) intake camshaft sprocket-3.8L Engine
        

    15. Install the right timing chain tensioner arm. Torque the retaining bolts to 14-17 ft. lbs.
    16. Install the right timing chain auto tensioner. Torque the retaining bolts to 7-9 ft. lbs.
    17. Install the right cam to cam guide and torque the retaining bolts to 7-9 ft. lbs.
    18. Install the oil pump chain guide. Torque the retaining bolts to 7-9 ft. lbs.
    19. Install the oil pump tensioner assembly. Torque the retaining bolts to 7-9 ft. lbs.
    20. Pull out the pins on both the left and right hydraulic tensioners. Install the oil pump chain cover.
    21. Rotate the crankshaft two revolutions in the clockwise direction. Confirm the timing mark. Be sure to rotate the crankshaft in the clockwise direction.
    22. Apply sealant on the chain cover and on the cylinder head, cylinder block, and lower oil pan. Be sure these parts are free of engine oil and dirt.
        NOTE Before assembling the timing chain cover, the liquid sealant TB1217H should be applied on the gap between the cylinder head and block. The part must be assembled with five minutes after the sealant is applied.
        
        
        

        Fig. Sealant application (1 inch bead width)-3.8L Engine
        

    23. Apply sealant on the chain cover.
        NOTE The liquid sealant TB1217H should be applied on the gap between the cylinder head and block. The part must be assembled with five minutes after the sealant is applied.
        
        
        

        Fig. Timing cover sealant application-3.8L Engine
        

    24. Install a new gasket to the timing case cover.
        NOTE It is important that the dowel pins on the cylinder block and holes on the timing chain cover should be used as a reference in order to assemble the timing chain cover in the correct position.
        
        
        

        Fig. Timing cover gasket installation (A) gaskets-3.8L Engine
        

    25. Install the timing chain cover. Torque the retaining bolts in the proper sequence and to specification. The engine should not be started for at least thirty minutes after timing chain cover assembly.
        
        

        Fig. Timing cover bolt torque sequence and specification-3.8L Engine
        

    26. Install the timing case cover oil seal.
    27. Continue the installation in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

below are the instruction you well need to remove head .....good luck Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner element.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. .
3. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) and engine wire harness bracket and related hoses and connections.
4. Remove the generator.
5. Remove the intake manifold.
6. Remove the exhaust manifold. Do not remove the exhaust pipe from the manifold. Only have the manifold pushed off to the side of the engine.
7. Position the A/C line out of the way towards the front of the vehicle.
8. Disconnect the following cross-vehicle engine wiring harness connectors:
• Engine coolant temperature sensor • Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor • Ignition coils • Harness clamps at power steering pump • Wiring harness fastener at the right front inner fender • Throttle body • Camshaft sensors • Camshaft actuators • Fuel rail • Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
9. Set aside the cross-vehicle engine wiring harness on the left side of the vehicle.
10. Remove the camshaft cover.
    
11. Partially drain the cooling system.


12. Before performing one of the top dead center (TDC) procedures, break loose both the exhaust and intake camshaft sprocket bolts. Use a 25 mm (1 in) open end wrench on the camshaft hexes to hold the camshaft from turning. DO NOT remove the bolts.
13. Perform one of the following methods for the service timing procedure.
    
14. First Method--Rotate the engine clockwise by hand to TDC on the compression stroke by using a piston TDC indicator tool and/or dial indicator in the number 1 cylinder.
    
15. First Method (continued)--The TDC indicator tool graduation marks on the shaft should note top of the piston stroke.
    
16. First Method (continued)--When the piston is at TDC, the flats at the rear of the camshafts will be facing up and level when using a straight edge across the camshaft flats.
    
17. Second Method--Rotate the crankshaft in the engine rotational direction clockwise until the number 1 piston is at TDC on the compression stroke. The word Delphi on the exhaust camshaft position actuator will be parallel with the cylinder head to cam cover mating surface. When the piston is at TDC, the flats at the rear of the camshafts will be facing up and level when using a straight edge across the camshaft flats. A 0.005 inch feeler gauge should not slide under the straight edge (1).
    
18. Use a white paint pen or equivalent to place a reference mark on the harmonic balancer to the front cover for alignment purposes.
19. Lower the vehicle.
Important: If the timing is correct (TDC compression stroke number 1 cylinder), the camshaft flats will be in the up position.
Install J 44221 to the back of the camshafts.

20. Remove the upper timing chain guide to the cylinder head.
    
21. Clean the timing chain and gears with brake cleaner or suitable solvent. Use a white paint pen or equivalent to place a reference mark on both timing gear sprockets and the timing chain to mark location prior to disassembly. It is recommended that the paint marks be in the 12 o'clock position.


22. Install EN-48464 . It is important to install the tool with the proper orientation and to ensure that it is seated square against the timing chain and against the timing cover center bolt.



23. The narrow ramp of the wedge tool needs to be placed so that it faces the timing chain.
24. The wedge tool should be lightly seated using a couple of very light taps with a small plastic or brass hammer. The wedge tool will be fully seated against the tensioner after it moves about 25 mm (1 in).
25. Once the tool is correctly installed, unscrew the handle and remove the handle


26. Remove both upper cylinder head access hole plugs from the front of the cylinder head.
27. Remove the 1 long and 2 short cylinder head bolts next to the exhaust and intake timing chain tensioner shoes and discard the bolts.
28. Remove both upper timing chain tensioner shoe bolts.
29. Remove the exhaust and the intake camshaft sprocket bolts. Discard the bolts.



30. Carefully remove the exhaust and intake camshaft sprockets with the timing chain from the exhaust and intake camshafts. The illustration shows the exhaust camshaft sprocket already removed.



31. Remove the sprockets from the chain, tie a piece of mechanic's wire on the timing chain and let it drop.



32. Before removing the cylinder head bolts, use a drift punch and hammer to shock the bolts. This will ensure that the cylinder head bolts will not strip out the threads in the engine block or break. If a bolt breaks during engine disassembly, EN-47702 is available to assist in the removal of the remaining bolt segment.
    
33. Remove the cylinder head bolts. Discard the bolts.
    
34. Remove the cylinder head.
35. Place the cylinder head on a flat, clean surface with the combustion chambers face up, in order to prevent damage to the deck face.
    
36. Remove the cylinder head gasket.
Discard the gasket.

37. Remove all remaining gasket material from the engine block.
38. Inspect the cylinder head gasket mating surface on the engine block.
39. Clean and inspect the cylinder head.
40. Disassemble the cylinder head if necessary.

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   Cylinder head bolt tightening sequence - 1993-97
   

2. Remove the head from the engine. If prying is necessary, use a protected blade; take great care not to damage the mating surfaces of the head and block.
   

3. Clean the head and block of all gasket material. Take great care not to gouge or scratch the mating surfaces.
   

To install:

1. Place a new gasket on the cylinder block. Make sure it is positioned correctly. Install the cylinder head in position.
   

2. Lightly coat the head bolt threads and plate washers with engine oil. Install the bolts in the head.
   

3. Uniformly tighten the head bolts in several passes in sequence, to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
   

4. Mark the front of each bolt with a dot of paint. Following the correct order, tighten each bolt an additional 90 degrees. When complete, all the paint marks should face to the side of the engine.
   

5. Again following the correct order, tighten the bolts another 90 degrees of rotation. When complete, the paint marks should face the rear of the engine, exactly 180 degrees away from the original starting point. Correct bolt torque is expressed as 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm) + 90° + 90°.
   

   
   

CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL

2.5L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
   
2. Drain cooling system and engine oil.
   
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
   
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   • Negative battery cable
     
   • Upper radiator hose and heater hose
     
   • Right side fuse/relay box and move aside
     
   • Engine undercover
     
   • Resonator and air cleaner case
     
   • Engine top cover
     
   • All electrical and vacuum lines at the head
     
   • Fuse hose quick connector at fuel tube side
     
   • Engine harness and power steering hose bracket
     
   • Timing chain
     
   • Drive belt tensioner
     
   • Camshafts
     
   • Spark plugs
     
   • Exhaust manifold
     
5. Support the engine from above and below with a suitable jack and hoist.
   
6. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   • Power steering pump and reservoir and wire aside
     
   • Auxiliary drive belts
     
   • A/C compressor and wire aside
     
   • Upper sway bar links
     
   • Front and rear engine mount through bolts
     
   • Lower ball joints
     
   • 2 steering gear housing mounting bolts
     
   • Front suspension member bolts and front suspension member
     
7. Loosen the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown and remove the cylinder head.
   

Removing the front suspension member—Altima


Cylinder head bolt removal sequence—2.5L engine–Altima and Sentra


Cylinder head bolt tightening sequence—2.5L engine–Altima and Sentra

To install:

1. Clean the gasket surfaces.
   
2. Using new head gaskets, install the cylinder heads.
   NOTE If possible, replacement of the head bolts is suggested.
   
   
3. If replacement of the head bolts is not possible, perform the following bolt measurement:
   
   • Measure the diameter of the head bolt 0.43 in. (11mm) from the bottom of the bolt.
     
   • Measure the diameter of the head bolt 2.17 in. (55mm) from the bottom of the bolt.
     
   • Whenever the size difference between the 2 measurements exceeds 0.0091 in. (0.23mm) the head bolts must be replaced.
     
4. Apply clean engine oil to the bolt threads and seating surfaces and tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence as follows:
   
   • Step 1: 72 ft. lbs. (98 Nm).
     
   • Step 2: Loosen all the bolts completely.
     
   • Step 2: 29 ft. lbs. (33 Nm).
     
   • Step 4: Plus 75–80 degrees clockwise.
     
   • Step 5: Plus 75–80 degrees clockwise.
     
5. Install the front suspension member and tighten the bolts to the specifications shown in the illustration.
   
6. Install or connect the following:
   
   • 2 steering gear housing mounting bolts
     
   • Lower ball joints
     
   • Front and rear engine mount through bolts
     
   • Upper sway bar links
     
   • A/C compressor
     
   • Auxiliary drive belts
     
   • Power steering pump and reservoir
     
   • Exhaust manifold
     
   • Spark plugs
     
   • Camshafts
     
   • Drive belt tensioner
     
   • Timing chain
     
   • Engine harness and power steering hose bracket
     
   • Fuse hose quick connector at fuel tube side
     
   • All electrical and vacuum lines at the head
     
   • Engine top cover
     
   • Resonator and air cleaner case
     
   • Engine undercover
     
   • Right side fuse/relay box and move aside
     
   • Upper radiator hose and heater hose
     
   • Negative battery cable
     
7. Fill the cooling system and engine oil
   
8. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.
   

This is the same for many years. I will send this in 2 post it is to long. Hope this helps you. From the '00 Rodeo workshop manual:

Cylinder Head Assembly
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect connector of intake air temperature
sensor from intake air duct.
3. Remove PCV hose from air intake duct.
4. Remove nut from air intake duct bracket and loosen
hose clamp on throttle body. Remove air intake duct
assembly with air cleaner cover.
5. Remove intake air duct bracket from cylinder head.
6. Drain engine coolant.
7. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench
then remove drive belt.
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8. Remove radiator upper hose from engine side.
9. Remove four nuts of exhaust front pipe.
10. Remove three bolts from generator bracket then
remove the generator with brackets.
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11. Disconnect crankshaft angle sensor connector.
12. Disconnect knock sensor connector.
13. Remove heater hose from adapter side.
14. Remove heater hose from water pipe side.
15. Remove water hose between water pipe and throttle
body.
16. Remove fuel pipe joint eye bolts from fuel rail
assembly and remove fuel pipe bracket with electric
ground cable.
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17. Disconnect connector for evaporation valve.
18. Remove canister hose.
19. Remove fixing nut of intake manifold stay from
cylinder block side.
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20. Remove two bolts from intake manifold for water pipe
support and remove cylinder head assembly.
21. Remove engine harness cover and disconnect three
connectors from chassis harness on left rear side
engine compartment.
22. Disconnect connector for power steering pump
pressure switch.
23. Remove four bolts and remove crankshaft pulley.
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24. Remove two bolts and nut then remove timing belt
front cover.
25. Remove ventilation hose from cylinder block side and
from cylinder head side.
26. Remove two bolts, ignition cable cover and remove
ignition cables from spark plug.
27. Disconnect camshaft angle sensor connector.
28. Remove ten bolts and remove cylinder head cover.
29. Remove fixing bolt of timing belt tensioner then
remove timing belt tensioner.
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30. Remove timing belt.
CAUTION:

Do not bend or twist belt, otherwise its core could
be damaged. The belt should not be bent at a
radius less than 30 mm.

Timing belt drive gear counterhold with J–42620.

Do not allow oil or other chemical substances to
come in contact with the belt. They will shorten
the life.

Do not attempt to pry or stretch the belt with a
screw driver or any other tool during installation.

Store timing belt in cool and dark place. Never
expose the belt direct sunlight or heat.
31. Remove two idle pulleys, the left side with idle pulley
bracket.
32. Remove two bolts and stud bolt and remove timing
belt rear cover.
33. Remove camshaft angle sensor
34. Disconnect engine oil pressure switch connector.
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35. Remove camshaft assembly exhaust side.
36. Use J–42623 to remove ten cylinder head fixing bolts
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6A–24 ENGINE MECHANICAL (X22SE 2.2L)
Installation
1. Put cylinder head gasket on the cylinder block.
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2. Install the cylinder head assembly, tighten cylinder
head bolts by four steps tightening method in the
following sequence to the specified torque.(use
J–42623)
Torque: 25 N·m (18 lb ft) + 90
+ 90
+ 90

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3. Install camshaft assembly exhaust side and tighten
camshaft bracket bolts in the sequence to the
specified torque.
Torque: 8 N·m (5.9 lb ft)
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4. Connect engine oil pressure switch connector.
5. Install camshaft angle sensor.
6. Install the timing belt rear cover and tighten three
bolts to the specified torque.
Torque
M6 bolt: 6 N·m (4.4 lb ft)
M8 bolt: 8 N·m (5.8 lb ft)
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7. Install left side idle pulley with idle pulley bracket,
tighten to the specified torque and install right side
idle pulley and tighten to the specified torque.
Torque: 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
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