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Cylinder Head






TIGHTENING SEQUENCE/SPECIFICATIONS
Install and uniformly tighten the 14 cylinder head bolts and plate washers, in several passes, in the sequence shown.

1st Pass: Torque to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.)
- If any of the cylinder head bolts do not meet the torque specification, replace the cylinder head bolt.





NOTE: Before making 2nd pass, mark the front of the cylinder head bolt head with paint.

2nd Pass: Turn the head bolts an additional 90°.
3rd Pass: Turn the head bolts an additional 90°.

NOTE: Check that the painted mark is now facing rearward.





COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Head To Timing Chain Cover: 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)

Intake Manifold
Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Intake Chamber Stay To Air Intake Chamber 36 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
Intake Chamber Stay To Cylinder Block 36 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)

Camshaft Bearing Cap Removal and Installation Sequences
Proper removal and installation procedures are essential to camshaft durability and to avoid damage. Refer to Cylinder Head Assembly; Service and Repair for detailed camshaft removal and installation procedures.

Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Torque
Tighten To 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)

Camshaft Sprocket Tightening Torque
Tighten To 74 Nm (54 ft. lbs.)

Exhaust Manifold Tightening Torque
Tighten To 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.)