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System Specifications

Cylinder Head Bolts





Discard the cylinder head bolts and the dowels.
First pass finger tight
Second pass: Bolts 1-10 95 Nm (70 lb ft).
Third pass: Loosen bolts 1-10
Fourth pass: Bolts 1-10 156 Nm (115 lb-ft).
Fifth pass: Bolts 1-10 Tighten 90°
Sixth pass: Bolts 1-10 Tighten 90°
Seventh pass: Bolts 11-15 24 Nm (18 lb ft).
Final pass: Bolts 11-15 31 Nm (23 lb ft).

Cylinder Head Gasket Surface Flatness 0.0508 mm (0.002 inch)

Intake Manifold Bolts





First pass Loosely assemble all bolts in sequence
Final pass 11 Nm (97 lb-inch)

Intake Throttle Adapter Bolts 10 Nm (89 lb-inch)

Exhaust Manifold Bolts








Discard the bolts.
First pass 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Final pass 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).