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System Specifications

Cylinder Head Bolts





CAUTION: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed. They are tighten-to-yield designed and cannot be reused. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

First pass 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Second pass Tighten an additional 90°
Final pass Tighten an additional 90°

Cylinder Head
The cylinder head must not have depressions deeper than 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch) across a 38.1 mm (1.5 inch) square area, or scratches longer than 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch).

Intake Manifold Bolts





First pass 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
Final pass 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 10 Nm (89 lb-in).





Camshaft Phaser and Sprocket Bolts
Discard the bolts and washers.

First pass 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Final pass Tighten an additional 90°

Exhaust Manifold Studs 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Discard the studs.

Exhaust Manifold Nuts 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Discard the nuts.