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Bolt Sequence

Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Sequence:





After applying engine oil to cylinder head bolts, tighten them gradually with a torque wrench, following sequence given in figure. Finally tighten bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque:
70-75 Nm (7.0-7.5 kg-m) 51.0-54.0 ft.lbs.

NOTE: Whenever installing cylinder head to new cylinder block, use following procedure to tighten cylinder head bolts.

Tighten cylinder head bolts to specified torque as previously outlined and loosen them once till tightening torque becomes "zero". And then torque them to specification again.