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Cylinder Head Assembly

Cylinder Head:





Cylinder Head





Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.)

Exhaust Manifold-Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Tighten all manifold bolts starting at center and working outward





Cylinder Head Bolt Re-Usability

NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are tightened using a torque plus angle procedure. The bolts must be examined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked down (2) the bolts should be replaced.

Necking can be checked by holding a straight edge against the threads. If all the threads do not contact the scale, the bolt should be replaced.





Cylinder Head Bolts

Step 1: Tighten bolts 1 - 10, 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Step 2: Tighten bolts 1 - 10, 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
Step 2: Tighten bolts 11 - 14, 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Step 3: Tighten bolts 1 - 10, 90 degrees.
Step 3: Tighten bolts 11 - 14, 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)

Camshaft Non-Oiled sprocket bolt 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.)





Intake Manifold-Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)