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Cylinder Head Bolt Torque and Sequence





CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE AND SEQUENCE

CAUTION: This bolt is designed to permanently stretch when tightened. The correct part number fastener must be used to replace this type of fastener. Do not use a bolt that is stronger in this application. If the correct bolt is not used, the parts will not be tightened correctly. The system or the components may be damaged.






Install the new cylinder head bolts. Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) in sequence.
^ Use the Torque Angle Meter in order to rotate each bolt 130 degrees in sequence.
^ Use the Torque Angle Meter in order to rotate the four center bolts an additional 30 degrees in sequence