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Cylinder Head Bolt Torque and Sequence

Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence:






Tighten the head bolts as indicated and in sequence. Refer to image.
- Bolts 1 through 8 (long bolts) 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
- Bolts 9 and 10 (short bolts) 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
- Then turn all 10 bolts 90 degrees in sequence using special tool J 36660 or equivalent.