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Cylinder Head Assembly

Cylinder Head
Surface Variation
If the warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 inch), the cylinder head deck surface does not require resurfacing.
If the warpage is between 0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.002 - 0.008 inch) or any imperfections or scratches that could inhibit proper cylinder head gasket sealing are present, the cylinder head deck surface requires resurfacing.
If resurfacing is required the maximum amount that can be removed is 0.25 mm (0.010 inch).
If the cylinder head deck surface requires more than 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) material removal the head must be replaced.





Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)

Cylinder Head Bolt





Important: DO NOT reuse the old M11 cylinder head bolts.

Cylinder Head Bolt - M8
First Pass 15 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 60 Degrees

Bolt - Cylinder Head M10 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)

Cylinder Head Bolt - M11
First Pass 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 120 degrees

Exhaust Manifold
Bolt 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)

Intake Manifold

Important: Tighten the intake manifold bolts in a circular pattern starting at the center (long bolts) and moving outward.

Brace Bolt - Engine Front Cover M12 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)
Brace Bolt/Ball Stud - Intake Manifold M6 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Long 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Short 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
Upper-to-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)

Camshaft Intermediate Drive Sprocket Bolt - Idler Sprocket 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.)