Cylinder Head Torque & Sequence

Tightening torque - Cylinder head to cylinder block

Note: Always replace the cylinder head mounting bolts. They are stretch bolts designed to be used only once.

Tighten cylinder head in four stage in sequence as shown:

Tighten initially using a torque wrench:
Stage I 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Stage II 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
Turn further using a hand wrench:
Stage III 1/4 turn (90°)
Stage IV 1/4 turn (90°)