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Cylinder Head Assembly: Specifications

Cylinder Head:





Cylinder Head

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt-Right Side 102 Nm +1/4 Turn (75 ft. lbs.) +1/4 Turn
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt-Left Side 102 Nm +1/4 Turn (75 ft. lbs.) +1/4 Turn





Cylinder Head Bolts
Step 1 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
Step 4 + 90� Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.

Bolt torque after 90� turn should be over 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.) in the tightening direction. If not, replace the bolt.





Cylinder Head Re-Usability

CAUTION: THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE BETWEEN CYLINDER HEADS AND ARE CLEARLY MARKED RIGHT OR LEFT.

The cylinder head bolts are tightened using a torque plus angle procedure. The bolts must be examined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked down the bolts must 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 the bolt must be replaced.

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head-Bolts 23 Nm (200 in. lbs.)
Tighten bolts starting at the center working outward





Intake Manifold - Lower 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)

Intake Manifold - Upper 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Tighten bolts gradually starting in the center working outward