Cylinder Head Torque & Sequence

Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Specifications

NOTE: Note position of centering sleeves (in block holes 12, 20)

Tighten Cylinder Head In Sequence Shown Using Four Stage Sequence As Follows:
Insert Cylinder Head Bolts Tighten By Hand
Tighten Initially Using Torque Wrench:
Stage I 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
Stage II 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
Turn Further Using Ordinary Wrench:
Stage III 1/4 turn (90°) additional
Stage IV 1/4 turn (90°) additional

NOTE:
^ Loosening cylinder head: reverse sequence
^ Torquing cylinder head after repairs is not necessary