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Cylinder Head Bolt Torque and Sequence

Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence:






Tighten the bolts in sequence to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

Then rotate each bolt 130 degrees in sequence. Use the Torque Angle Meter.

Rotate the center four bolts an additional 30 degrees. Use the Torque Angle Meter.


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