FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Cylinder Head - Specifications














Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification






Always replace Cylinder Head Bolts.


- Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence - 1 through 5 -.

Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm.

Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Tighten the bolts - arrows - to 8 Nm.

Tighten the bolts - arrows - an additional 90° (1/4) turn.


Checking the Cylinder head for Distortion






Check the cylinder head at several locations for distortion using the straight edge 500 mm (VAS 6075) and a feeler gauge.

Maximum permissible distortion: 0.05 mm

Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification






- Replace the bolts.

Hand tighten the bolts in several passes in sequence - 1 through 6 -.

Tighten the bolts in sequence - 1 through 6 - to 8 Nm.

Tighten the bolts in sequence - 1 through 6 - an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Intake Manifold Torque & Sequence Specifications

Exhaust Manifold Torque & Sequence Specifications