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Torque Specifications

Cylinder Head Bolts






In the sequence shown (refer to image):

A. Torque all bolts initially to 55 N.m (41 lb. ft.)
B. Tighten all bolts an additional angle in 3 steps to acheive a total rotation of:
^ Short bolts [1] 100°
^ Long bolts [2] 110°

Step 1 : All bolts additional 45°
Step 2 : All bolts additional 45°
Step 3 :
^ Long bolts [1] additional 20°
^ Short bolts [2] additional 10°


[1] Long bolts (exhaust side) include: 8, 4, 1, 5 & 9.
[2] Short bolts (intake side) include: 7, 3, 2, 6 & 10.