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Torque Specifications

Cylinder Head
Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B.
If either diameter is less than 10.6 mm (0.42 in.), replace the cylinder head bolt.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence 39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 lbf-ft).





After torquing, tighten all cylinder head bolts in two steps (90° per step). If you are using a new cylinder head bolt, tighten the bolt an extra 90°.






Intake Manifold





Tighten the bolts and nuts in a crisscross pattern in two or three steps, beginning with the inner bolt.


Camshaft Sprocket






Exhaust Manifold





Install the exhaust manifold, and tighten the bolts and nuts in a crisscross pattern in two or three steps, beginning with the inner nut.