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AR01.30-P-5800-07L Tightening Specification of Cylinder Head Bolts




AR01.30-P-5800-07L Tightening specification of cylinder head bolts






Tightening diagram/bolt assignment
Right and left cylinder head M 137






A Collar bolt
M10 X 126 mm (exhaust side)

E Collar bolt
M10 X 162 mm (inlet side)

a External torx bolts M6 X 35 mm
(to left timing case cover)

b Internal torx bolts M6 X 60 mm
(to right timing case cover)

Tightening specifications, right and left cylinder head M 137

Tighten cylinder head bolts with wrench insert.

Note: Pay attention to tightening order, see tightening diagram.

Note: If the tightening torque of a cylinder head bolt is exceeded, unscrew cylinder head bolts. Inspect length of shank (replace cylinder head bolt, if necessary) and tighten fully beginning with stage 1.

Note: Cylinder head bolts are not retightened.