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System Specifications

Cylinder Block
Head Gasket Surface
Flatness 0.08 mm (0.003 inch) in 152.0 mm (6.00 inch)
Finish (RMS) 1.0-3.3 Micrometers





Cylinder Head Bolts

Discard the bolts.

First pass Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Second pass Loosen one full turn
Third pass Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Fourth pass Tighten 90°
Final pass Tighten 90°





Lower intake manifold bolts
First pass 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Final pass 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)





Upper intake manifold bolts & stud bolt 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)








Exhaust Manifold Bolts & Stud Bolts

Install new bolts and stud bolts.

First pass 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Final pass 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)

Camshaft sprocket bolt 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.)