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Cylinder Head





Cylinder Head

NOTE: Head Bolts are reusable.

Cylinder Head

Using SST(09221-4A000), install and tighten the cylinder head bolts and plate washers, in several passes, in the sequence shown.

Tightening torque

1st step 37.3 - 41.2Nm(3.8 - 4.2kgf.m, 27.5 - 30.4 lb-ft)
2nd step 120°±2°
3rd step 90°±2°
18.62 - 23.52Nm(1.9 - 2.4kgf.m, 13.74 - 17.36lb-ft)(A)

NOTE: Always use new cylinder head bolts.















Cylinder Head Surface Variation







Flatness of cylinder head gasket surface

Standard Less than 0.05mm(0.002in.)[Less than 0.02mm(0.0008in.)/150x150]