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Cylinder Head Torque



Fig. 4 Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence:






NOTE: The content of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB: # 02970738 Feb 97'.


TIGHTENING TORQUE:
First Step: 40 Nm ( 30 ft. lbs. )
Second Step: 60 Nm ( 44 ft. lbs. )
Third Step: Quarter Turn 90°


HEIGHT:
New: 140.5 ±0.1 mm ( 5.53 ±0.004 inch )
After Regrinding: 140.1 ±0.1 mm ( 5.52 ±0.004 inch )