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Cylinder Head, Valvetrain - Fastener Tightening Specifications






Fastener Tightening Specifications






1 Always replace

2 Has left hand threads

3 Engine code CBFA only

4 Install with locking fluid

Crankcase Ventilation Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification






Tighten the crankcase ventilation bolts in sequence - 1 through 10 - to 11 Nm.

Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification






Tighten the new cylinder head cover bolts in 3 passes in sequence - 1 through 6 - as follows:

- 1. Tighten the bolts by hand.

- 2. Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm.

- 3. Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Cylinder Head, Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification






Tighten the new cylinder head bolts in 3 passes in sequence - 1 through 5 - as follows:

- 1. Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm.

- 2. Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

- 3. Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

- 4. Tighten the new bolts - arrows - to 8 Nm.

- 5. Tighten the bolts - arrows - an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Upper Timing Chain Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification






Tighten bolts in 2 passes in sequence - 1 through 5 - as follows:

- 1. Tighten the bolts by hand.

- 2. Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm.

Lower Timing Chain Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification






Tighten the bolts in 3 passes in sequence - 1 through 15 - as follows:

- 1. Tighten the bolts by hand.

- 2. Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm.

- 3. Tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

Intermediate Shaft Sprocket Bolt Tightening Specification






Tighten the bolt in 4 passes as follows:

- 1. Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm.

- 2. Turn the sprocket.

The sprocket must not have any play; if so, loosen and tighten again.

- 3. Tighten the bolt to 30 Nm.

- 4. Tighten the bolt an additional 90° (1/4) turn.