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Cylinder Head Assembly: Specifications

Cylinder Head
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Longitude 0.050 mm (0.002 in)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Overall 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Transverse 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)

Cylinder Head Bolt




Install the NEW cylinder head bolts.
First Pass 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 155 degrees




Install the NEW front cylinder head bolts.
Tighten 35 N.m (26 lb ft)

Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 6 N.m (53 lb in)

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
First Pass 85 N.m (63 lb ft)
Final Pass 30 degrees

Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Tighten the bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.





Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut - 2 passes 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 10 N.m (89 lb in)