FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Torque Specifications

Cylinder Head Torque And Sequence





NOTE: The cylinder head bolts should be examined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked down, the bolts should be replaced.

Necking can be checked by holding a scale or straight edge against the threads. If all the threads do not contact the scale (2), the bolt should be replaced.

Bolt Types




Sequence




If your bolt has the short head (1), use the following torque specifications:

Step 1: All to 30 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Step 2: All to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Step 3: All to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Step 4: All an additional 90°

CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.

If your bolt has the long head (2), use the following torque specifications:

Step 1: All to 30 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Step 2: All to 73 Nm (54 ft. lbs.)
Step 3: All to 73 Nm (54 ft. lbs.)
Step 4: All an additional 90°

CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step.

Cylinder Head Warpage
Flatness* 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
*using a straight edge

Intake Manifold Torque And Sequence





Intake Manifold Bolts* 25 Nm (220 in. lbs.)
*Tighten in sequence shown

Camshaft Bearing Cap Torque And Sequence








Camshaft Bearing Cap Torque
M6 Bolts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
M8 Bolts 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
*Tighten in sequence shown

Camshaft Pulley/Gear Torque
Camshaft Sprocket-Bolt 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)

Exhaust Manifold Torque and Sequence





Exhaust Manifold - Bolts 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield - Bolts 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.)