Tightening Specifications

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Tighten cylinder head bolts using the following procedure:
a. Tighten all bolts to 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
b. Tighten all bolts another 79 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
c. Loosen all the bolts completely.
d. Tighten all bolts to 25 - 34 Nm (18 - 25 ft. lbs.).
e. Turn all bolts 86 to 91° clockwise. If an angle wrench is not available, mark all cylinder head bolts on the side facing the engine front. Then, turn each cylinder head bolt 86 - 91° clockwise.






a. Set camshafts and camshaft brackets properly.
b. Tighten all bolts as shown to 2 Nm (17 inch lbs.).
c. Tighten all bolts to 9.0 - 11.8 Nm (79.9 - 104.2 inch lbs.).







Install rocker cover using the following procedure:
a. Tighten nuts (1), (5), (6) and (4) in that order to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).
b. Tighten nuts (1) through (11) in numerical order to 8 - 11 Nm (69 - 95 inch lbs.).












Tighten bearing cap bolts gradually in two or three steps. Start with center bearing and move outward as shown in figure.
After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure crankshaft turns smoothly by hand. Tighten bolts to 46 - 56 Nm (34 - 41 ft. lbs.).






NOTE: Apply new engine oil to the bolt threads and nut seating surfaces. Tighten connecting rod cap nuts to 14 - 16 Nm (10 - 12 ft. lbs.). Then turn nuts 60 to 65° clockwise with an angle wrench. If an angle wrench is not available, mark all connecting rod bearing cap nuts on the side facing engine front. Then, turn each nut 60 to 65 degrees clockwise.