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Cylinder Head Gasket




CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS - RENEW

Engine numbers without suffix B




Lightly oil threads of cylinder head bolts.
Fit cylinder head bolts:
Long bolts: 1, 3 and 5.
Medium bolts: 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Short bolts: 11, 12, 13 and 14.
Using sequence shown, progressively tighten cylinder head bolts to:
Bolts 1 to 10 90 Nm (66 ft lb)
Bolts 11 to 14 60 Nm (44 ft lb)


Engine numbers with suffix B




Lightly oil threads of new cylinder head bolts.
Fit cylinder head bolts:
Long bolts: 1, 3 and 5
Short bolts: 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10

Note: There are no bolts fitted in the four lower holes in each cylinder head.

Using sequence shown, tighten cylinder head bolts to:
Stage 1 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
Stage 2 90°
Stage 3 Further 90°

CAUTION: Do not tighten bolts 180° in one operation.