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Cylinder Head Assembly

Cylinder Head Surface Variation
Cylinder Head Height/Thickness - Measured from the Cylinder Head Deck to the Valve Rocker Arm Cover Seal Surface 120.2 mm (4.732 in)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Measured Within a 152.4 mm (6.0 in) Area 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Measuring the Overall Length of the Cylinder Head 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

Cylinder Head Bolt Re-usabilit
Do not use the cylinder head bolts again. Install NEW cylinder head bolts during assembly.





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

Exhaust Manifold Bolts - First Pass 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts - Final Pass 20 N.m (15 lb ft)





Intake Manifold Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Intake Manifold Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 10 N.m (89 lb in)