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Torque & Tightening Sequence

TIGHTENING SEQUENCE





TIGHTENING TORQUE
Tighten cylinder head in four stages as follows:
Stage I 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Stage II 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Stage III 1/4 turn (90°)
Stage IV 1/4 turn (90°)

NOTE:
- Loosen head bolts in reverse of sequence shown in the illustration.
- Re-torquing cylinder head after repairs is no longer necessary.