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Cylinder Head Torque & Sequence


Cylinder Head Maximum Warpage
Cylinder Block Side 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Manifold Side 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)

Cylinder Head Tightening





Step 1 (10 bolts) 39 Nm (29 ft.lb)
Step 2 (10 bolts) 90 degrees
Step 3 (10 bolts) 90 degrees





Step 4 (2 bolts) 21 Nm (15 ft.lb)

NOTE: If any cylinder head bolt is broken or deformed, replace it. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the cylinder head bolts.