Cylinder Head Assembly: Specifications

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

LH Cylinder Head





Note: The lower rear bolt cannot be installed with the cylinder head in place. Secure the bolt above deck height with a rubber band prior to cylinder head installation. Position the LH cylinder head.

Install a new gasket.

Left Side:

Install and tighten the bolts in five stages in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Install finger-tight.
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 3: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 4: Tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) and an additional 90°.
- Stage 5: Tighten an additional 90°.





Install the bolts on the rear of the cylinder head.





Install and tighten the bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90°.

RH Cylinder Head





Position the RH cylinder head. Install a new gasket.

Right Side:

Install and tighten the bolts in five stages in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Install finger-tight.
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 3: Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 4: Tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) and an additional 90°.
- Stage 5: Tighten an additional 90°.





Install the stud bolts on the rear of the cylinder head.





Install and tighten the bolts in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90°.