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Cylinder Head Assembly

Cylinder Head Warpage (Flatness) 0.0508 mm (0.002 in.)
Gasket Thickness (Compressed) 0.7 mm ((0.0276 in.)

The cylinder head bolts are tightened using a torque plus angle procedure. The bolts must be examined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked down the bolts should be replaced.





Step 1: bolts 1-8 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Step 2: Verify that bolts 1-8, all reached 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) by repeating step 1 without loosening the bolts.
Tighten bolts 9-12 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Step 3: bolts 1-8 90 degrees.
Step 4: bolts 1-8 90 degrees, again.
Tighten bolts 9-12 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 11 Nm (100 inch lbs.)








Non - Oiled Sprocket Bolt 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.)

Intake Manifold Bolts 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.)





Exhaust Manifold Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)