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Cylinder Head Assembly

Cylinder Head:





Cylinder Head

Cylinder Head - Surface Variation
Inspect the cylinder head for out-of-flatness, using a straightedge and a feeler gauge.
If tolerances exceed 0.0508 mm (0.002 in.) replace the cylinder head.

Camshaft Sprocket-Bolt 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.)





Cylinder Head-Bolts
Tighten the cylinder head bolts in three steps using the sequence provided:
Step 1: Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
Step 2: Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8 bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
Step 3: Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.








Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head 25 Nm (220 in. lbs.)

Intake Manifold
Install intake manifold retaining bolts, and tighten in sequence from the middle bolts towards the outside in a crisscross pattern.
Torque fasteners to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)