Cylinder Head Assembly

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD V8-5.3L VIN TSECTION Cylinder Head Assembly




Cylinder Head Bolts

Do not reuse the cylinder head bolts. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly.

Cylinder Head M8 Bolts - in Sequence 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Second Pass in Sequence 90 degrees
Cylinder Head M11 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 70 degrees





Intake Manifold Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)
Intake Manifold Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)

Camshaft Retainer Bolts - Hex Head Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Retainer Bolts - TORX� Head Bolts 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)

Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)

Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

Cylinder Head
Cylinder Head Height/Thickness - Measured from the Cylinder Head Deck to the Valve Rocker Arm Cover Seal Surface 120.2 mm (4.732 inch)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Measured within a 152.4 mm (6.0 inch) Area 0.08 mm (0.003 inch)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Measuring the Overall Length of the Cylinder Head 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Surface Flatness - Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
Surface Flatness - Intake Manifold Deck 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.