Right cylinder head - r.r. and gasket replacing
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Cylinder head/s › Right cylinder head - r.r. and gasket replacing
RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD - R.R. AND GASKET REPLACING
Removing
Position the vehicle on the ramp.
Drain the air conditioner refrigerant
Op. 5040A10 EXPANSION/CONNECTION PIPE - R R.
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Proceed with removal
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R.
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Op. 7055B64 LH OR RH REFLECTOR(ONE) ON REAR BUMPERS - R R.
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Op. 7055B42 LH OR RH REFLECTOR(ONE) ON REAR BUMPERS - R R.
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Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.
Proceed with removal
Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT R R.
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Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT SERVICES PULLEY - R.R..
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Op. 1032D12 TIMING SYSTEM PROTECTIVE COVER(S) - R + R.
Proceed with removal
Op. 1016A42 LEFT HAND CYLINDER HEAD IGNITION COIL COVER - R+R.
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Op. 5510C16 LEFT HAND CYLINDER HEAD IGNITION COIL - R+R.
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Op. 1016A30 LEFT CAM COVER - R + R AND REPLACE GASKET.
Proceed with removal
Op. 1072B50 SLEEVES CONNECTING AIR CAPACITY BOX TO INLET MANIFOLD IS - R+R.
Proceed with removal
Op. 5510C18 RIGHT HAND CYLINDER HEAD IGNITION COIL - R+R.
Proceed with removal
Op. 1016A34 RIGHT-HAND CAM COVER - R + R AND REPLACE GASKET.
Proceed with removal
Op. 1032B10 TOOTHED TIMING BELT - R + R FOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT.
Proceed with removal
Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER.
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Op. 5540B76 FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER WITH FOGLAMP ONE LH OR RH R R WITH INTERFERING PARTS REMOVED
(Right and left sides).
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Op. 7025A34 BONNET LID LOCK (ONE) - R+R OR REPAIR.
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- 7210A15 R.R. HEADLAMP HOUSING/FRONT WING CROSSMEMBER
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Op. 1076B82 LEFT EXHASUST PIPE BETWEEN CATALYTIC PRECONVERTER AND CONVERTER R R.
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Op. 1076B84 RIGHT EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN CARALYTIC PRECONVERTER AND CONVERTER R R.
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Op. 1080B39 RIGHT CATALYTIC PRECONVERTER R R OR REPLACE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the rpm sensor.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rpm sensor | See K46 RPM SENSOR ( CONNECTORS ) |
2. Disconnect the electrical connection for the cam angle sensor.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Timing sensor. | See K47 TIMING SENSOR. ( CONNECTORS ) |
3. Disconnect the electrical connection for the knock sensor flywheel side.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Detonation sensor 1 | See K50 DETONATION SENSOR 1 ( CONNECTORS ) |
4. Disconnect the electrical connection from the engine coolant temperature sensor.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Engine temperature sender unit | See K36 ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENDER UNIT ( CONNECTORS ) |
1. Loosen band and disconnect the upper coolant inlet hose to the radiator, thermostat side.
2. Loosen the band and disconnect the lower radiator coolant outlet hose from the radiator, thermostat side.
3. Loosen the band and disconnect the coolant supply pipe from the climate control heater, thermostat side.
4. Undo the bolts (4a) and remove the thermostat (4b) complete with electrical connections box (4c).
5. Release the coolant outlet connector from the right cylinder head.
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the intake pipes (1b).
2. Remove the gaskets.
Discharge the fuel system pressure with the tool connected to the bleed valves on the fuel pipe.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid connector | 1.870.684.000 |
3. Disconnect the quick-release connector for the front fuel supply pipe, fuel pipe side.
4. Disconnect the electrical connections from the injectors.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Injector | See N70 INJECTOR |
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the fuel pipe (1b), complete with injectors (1c).
1. Undo the bolts (1a) fixing the right head driven pulleys, using the tool for counter-torque (1b).
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 1b | Counter-torque | 1.822.146.000 |
1. Remove the right head toothed driven pullies (1a) using the tool (1b).
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 1b | Extractor | 1.860.954.001 |
1. Undo the bolt (1a) and remove the fixed timing belt tensioner (1b).
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the right rear timing gear cover (1b).
2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the timing belt moving tensioner (2b).
1. Undo the nuts (1a) fixing the right cylinder head using the tool (1b).
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 1b | Spanner | 1.822.121.000 |
2. Remove the right cylinder head.
Remove the right cylinder head gasket.
Refitting
Place the right cylinder head gasket back in its housing.
Refit the right cylinder head.
1. Tighten the nuts (1a) fixing the right cylinder head to the recommended torque using the angular tightening tools (1b) and (1c).
Lubricate the threads, nuts and washers with engine oil.
Follow the order shown in the diagram for each tightening sequence.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Nut | CYLINDER HEAD | M12 | (Engine crankcase side) 2.4 ÷ 2.6 + 228? ÷ 232? |
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 1b | Protractor | 1.860.942.000 |
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 1c | Spanner | 1.822.121.000 |
Fit the timing belt mobile tensioner and fix it using the bolts without tightening them.
1. Fit the right rear protective timing gear cover (1a) and secure using the bolts (1b).
2. Fit the fixed timing belt tensioner (2a) and secure by tightening the bolts (2b) to the recommended torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2b | Bolt | FIXED TENSIONER | M10 | (Cylinder head side) 4.5 ÷ 5.5 |
Place the right cylinder head driven pulleys back in their housings and secure them without tightening the bolts.
Place the fuel pipe, complete with injectors, back in its housing and fix it using the bolts.
Connect the electrical connections to the injectors.
Connect the quick-release connector for the front fuel supply pipe, fuel pipe side.
Place the intake manifolds complete with gaskets back in their housings and fasten them using the bolts.
1. Refit the coolant outlet connector in its seating on the right cylinder head.
2. Place the thermostat (2a) complete with electrical connections box (2b) back in its housing and fasten it tightening the bolts (2c) to the recommended torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2c | Bolt | THERMOSTAT | M6 | (Cylinder head side) 0.8 ÷ 1.0 |
3. Connect the engine coolant return pipe from the climate control system heater, thermostat side, and tighten the band.
4. Connect the lower coolant outlet hose from the radiator, thermostat side, and tighten the band.
5. Connect the upper coolant inlet hose to the radiator, thermostat side, and tighten the band.
Connect the electrical connection to the engine coolant temperature sensor.
Connect the electrical connection for the knock sensor flywheel side.
Connect the electrical connection for the cam angle sensor.
Connect the electrical connection for the rpm sensor.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1080B39 RIGHT CATALYTIC PRECONVERTER R R OR REPLACE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1076B84 RIGHT EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN CARALYTIC PRECONVERTER AND CONVERTER R R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1076B82 LEFT EXHASUST PIPE BETWEEN CATALYTIC PRECONVERTER AND CONVERTER R R.
Proceed with refitting
- 7210A15 R.R. HEADLAMP HOUSING/FRONT WING CROSSMEMBER
Proceed with refitting
Op. 7025A34 BONNET LID LOCK (ONE) - R+R OR REPAIR.
Proceed with the refitting
Op. 5540B76 FRONT LIGHT CLUSTER WITH FOGLAMP ONE LH OR RH R R WITH INTERFERING PARTS REMOVED
(Right and left sides).
Proceed with refitting
Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1032B10 TOOTHED TIMING BELT - R + R FOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1016A34 RIGHT-HAND CAM COVER - R + R AND REPLACE GASKET.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 5510C18 RIGHT HAND CYLINDER HEAD IGNITION COIL - R+R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1072B50 SLEEVES CONNECTING AIR CAPACITY BOX TO INLET MANIFOLD IS - R+R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1016A30 LEFT CAM COVER - R + R AND REPLACE GASKET.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 5510C16 LEFT HAND CYLINDER HEAD IGNITION COIL - R+R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1016A42 LEFT HAND CYLINDER HEAD IGNITION COIL COVER - R+R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1032D12 TIMING SYSTEM PROTECTIVE COVER(S) - R + R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT SERVICES PULLEY - R.R..
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT R R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 7055B42 LH OR RH REFLECTOR(ONE) ON REAR BUMPERS - R R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 7055B64 LH OR RH REFLECTOR(ONE) ON REAR BUMPERS - R R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R.
Refill the air conditioner refrigerant system
Op. 5040A10 EXPANSION/CONNECTION PIPE - R R.
Proceed with refitting
Remove the car from the ramps.
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