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System Specifications






















Cylinder Head Bolts





Install new bolts
First step 35 ± 2 Nm (26 ± 1 ft-lb) in sequence
Second step Tighten 90° in sequence
Third step Tighten 90° in sequence

Cylinder Head Inspection

The grinding limit shall be within 0.2 mm (0.008 inch) in combination with the cylinder block to be assembled





Standard value Within 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
Limit 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)
Grinding limit 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)
Cylinder head height (Standard value) 128.5 mm (5.06 inch)

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts 12 ± 1 Nm (107 ± 8 in-lb) in sequence in 2 or 3 steps





Front Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts





First step (1) 17 ± 3 Nm (13 ± 2 ft-lb) in sequence
Second step (2) 30 ± 2 Nm (22 ± 1 ft-lb) in sequence

Intake Manifold Fasteners Tightening Specifications

Exhaust Manifold Fasteners Tightening Specifications

Camshaft Sprocket Bolts Specifications