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Tightening Specifications





Intake Manifold
Nuts and Bolts 17.6 - 21.6 Nm (13 -15 ft lb)

Intake Manifold Sequence:





Collector Sequence:





Exhaust Manifold
Nut torque 39.2 - 44.1 Nm (29 - 32 ft lb)

Exhaust Manifold Sequence:





Cylinder Head
Step 1 98.1 Nm (72 ft lb)

Bolt Tightening Sequence:





Step 2 Loosen all bolts (see loosening sequence)

Bolt Loosening Sequence:





Step 3 34.3 - 44.1 Nm (26 - 32 ft lb)

Step 4 75° - 80° clockwise

Step 5 75° - 80° clockwise again