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Cylinder Head Assembly





The bolts must be examined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked down the bolts should be replaced.

Step 1: Tighten bolts 1-8 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Step 2: Verify that bolts 1-8 all reached 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.), by repeating step 1 without loosening the bolts. Tighten bolts 9 thru 12 to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Step 3: Tighten bolts 1-8 90 degrees
Step 4: Tighten bolts 1-8 90 degrees, again. Tighten bolts 9-12, 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)

Cylinder Head Warpage (Flatness) 0.0508 mm 0.002 in.





Intake Manifold Bolts 12 Nm (105 ft. lbs.)





Bearing Cap Bolts 11 Nm (100 inch lbs.)
Non - Oiled Sprocket Bolt 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.)

Exhaust Manifold Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Starting at the center arm and working outward