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Cylinder Head Torque & Sequence



Tighten cylinder head in 4 stages:





Tighten first with torque wrench:
1 st stage: 4O Nm (3O ft lb)
2nd stage: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)

Turn further with normal wrench:
3rd stage: 1/4 turn (9O°)
4th stage: 1/4 turn (9O°)

NOTE:
Loosening cylinder head: reverse sequence.
Retorquing of cylinder head after repairs is not necessary.