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Cylinder Head Bolt Torque and Sequence



CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE PROCEDURE






1. Cylinder head bolt tightening procedure:
a. In sequence, torque the cylinder head bolts. Torque: 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs).

CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE:

INTAKE SIDE
8 4 1 5 9

7 3 2 6 10
EXHAUST SIDE

b. In sequence, torque all bolts. Torque: 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs)
c. Install torque angle gage SA9140E (Snap-on Tool 360 or equivalent.)
d. Calibrate gage to zero.
e. In sequence, turn each bolt an additional 90 degrees.