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Cylinder Head





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

NOTE: Bolt torque after 90 ° turn should be over 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.) in the tightening direction.