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Cylinder Head Torque & Sequence


Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Sequence:






Cylinder Head Warpage
Maximum 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)

Cylinder Head Torque
Step 1 79 Nm (58 ft.lb)
Step 2 90 degrees

NOTE: If any one of the cylinder head bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the cylinder head bolt.

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.