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Cylinder Head Bolt Torque

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE/SEQUENCE





1. Tighten the cylinder head bolts 1 - 8 in the sequence shown. Using the 4 step torque turn method, tighten according to the following values:
- Step 1: Bolts 1 - 8 to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
- Step 2: Bolts 1 - 8 to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
- Step 3: Bolts 1 - 8 (again) to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)
- Step 4: Bolts 1 - 8 turn an additional 1/4 Turn. Do not use a torque wrench for this step.

NOTE: Bolt torque after 1/4 turn should be over 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.). If not, replace the bolt.

2. Tighten head bolt number 9 to 33 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) after head bolts 1 - 8 have been tighten to specifications.

CYLINDER BOLT HEAD RE-USABILITY





The cylinder head bolts are torqued using the torque yield method, they should 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 should be replaced.

CYLINDER HEAD SURFACE VARIATION





Check cylinder head for flatness.
Cylinder head must be flat within:
- Standard dimension = less than 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
- Service Limit = 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)
- Grinding Limit = Maximum of 0.2 mm (0.008 inch) is permitted.

CAUTION: 0.20 mm (0.008 inch) MAX is a combined total dimension of the stock removal limit from cylinder head and block top surface (Deck) together.