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Tightening Torque & Sequences

CYLINDER HEAD

Tighten cylinder head in sequence indicated, in four stages as follows:





1 - Tighten using torque wrench:

Step I = 35 Nm
Step II = 60 Nm

2 - Tighten further using a solid wrench:

III = 1/4 additional turn (90°)
IV = 1/4 turn (90°)

HEAD BOLT REUSE/REPLACE

Always replace cylinder head bolts.
Replace gaskets, seals, self-locking nuts and clamps.
Carefully remove residual sealant from cylinder head and cylinder block. Make sure that no long scrapes or scratches result. When using sand paper, grit must not be below 100.
Thoroughly remove all sanding and grinding residue.
Only unpack new cylinder head gasket immediately prior to installation

CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP





Tighten bearing frame bolts or nuts in sequence - 1 to 24 -.
Tightening specifications 2 10 Nm and 3 10 Nm

ROD BEARING CAP

Connecting Rod Bolt, 30 Nm plus an additional 1/ 4 turn (90°)

WATER PUMP





Insert coolant pump - 2 - in cylinder block and tighten bolts - 1 -.

Tightening specification 15 Nm.