Revised Cylinder Head Bolt Torque and Sequence

This article has been updated with bulletin No: 99-06-01-016.

CYLINDER HEAD TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION









The torque specification and sequence for the cylinder head bolts (1--10) using J 36660-A is:
1. First Pass 40 Nm (30 lb. ft.).
2. Second Pass 70 Degrees.
3. Third Pass 60 Degrees.
4. Fourth Pass 60 Degrees (190 Degrees total).
5. The 3 front M6 cylinder head bolts 12 Nm (106 lb. in.).