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Tightening Torque





Cylinder Head







Maximum Out-of-true
Front-rear 0.50 mm
Lateral 0.20 mm
Cylinder head height 129.00 ± 0.05 mm
Maximum machining 0.30 mm

CAUTION: Scratches and corrosion to the cylinder head gasket face should only be machined on a flat cylinder head.

Summary Of Specific Component And Tightening Torques

NOTE: Screws coated with locking fluid or sealant must be replaced with new when reinstalled.

Always use new screws and nuts when angle tightening. Any exceptions to this rule will be indicated in the method.

Angle-tightening in tight spaces.

Cylinder head
Tighten the screws in sequence from the center and outwards
Stage 1 20 Nm
Stage 2 60 Nm
Stage 3 angle-tighten 130 degree

Manifold 25 Nm
(cylinder head side)