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Cylinder Head Assembly

Cylinder Head Bolt - M8
First Pass 15 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 60 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt - M11
First Pass 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 120 degrees








DO NOT reuse the old M11 cylinder head bolts.

Deck Flatness
If the warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in), the cylinder head deck surface does not require resurfacing.
If the warpage is between 0.05-0.20 mm (0.002-0.008 in) or any imperfections or scratches that could inhibit proper cylinder head gasket sealing are present, the cylinder head deck surface requires resurfacing.
If resurfacing is required the maximum amount that can be removed is 0.25 mm (0.010 in).
If the cylinder head deck surface requires more than 0.25 mm (0.010 in) material removal the head must be replaced.

Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.)








Camshaft Position Actuator
Camshaft Bolt 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.)
Camshaft Intermediate Drive Sprocket Bolt - Idler Sprocket 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.)

Intake Manifold
Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Long 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
Upper-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - Short 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)
Upper-to-Lower Intake Manifold Bolt 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.)