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Cylinder Head

  

CAUTION: The bolts are torque-to-yield, new bolts must be installed or engine damage can occur.

Install the cylinder head and tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown:

  • Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) .
  • Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) .
  • Tighten the bolts an additional 105 degrees.

  

Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

NOTE: Apply a thin coat of silicone gasket and sealant to the sealing surface of the front camshaft bearing cap.

Install the camshaft journal caps.

  • Position the camshaft journal caps.
  • Install the bolts. Tighten the bolts in several two-turn passes in the sequence shown until snug.

Camshaft Sprocket
Tighten intake camshaft sprocket to 68 Nm (50 lb/ft).

  

Intake Manifold
Tighten bolts and nuts in sequence to 14-17 Nm (10-12 lb/ft).

  

Exhaust Manifold
Tighten bolts and nuts in sequence to 14-17 Nm (10-12 lb/ft).