Cylinder Head Torque & Sequence

Cylinder Head Installation

^ Tools Required
- J36660-A Torque Angle Meter





1. Install the cylinder head gasket to the block.

Important: Do not use any sealing material.

2. Install the cylinder head.
3. Lightly apply clean engine oil to the threads and the bottom side of the flange of the head bolt and allow the oil to drain before installing.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install and tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence.
^ Tighten bolts 1-8 to 65 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten bolts 9 and 10 to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Then turn all the bolts an additional 90 degrees in sequence, using the J36660-A.