Tightening Specifications

TIGHTENING SEQUENCE/SPECIFICATIONS
Install and uniformly tighten the 14 cylinder head bolts and plate washers, in several passes, in the sequence shown.

1st Pass: Torque to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.)
^ If any of the cylinder head bolts do not meet the torque specification, replace the cylinder head bolt.





NOTE: Before making 2nd pass, mark the front of the cylinder head bolt head with paint.

2nd Pass: Turn the head bolts an additional 90°.
3rd Pass: Turn the head bolts an additional 90°.

NOTE: Check that the painted mark is now facing rearward.





COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Head To Timing Chain Cover: 21 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)