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System Specifications

Cylinder head





Install the cylinder head and the new bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in five stages.
Stage 1 Tighten to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
Stage 2 Tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
Stage 3 Tighten to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
Stage 4 Tighten an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).
Stage 5 Tighten an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn ).






Intake Manifold


Camshaft Bearing Cap





Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in three stages.
Stage 1 Tighten the camshaft bearing caps one turn at a time until tight.
Stage 2 Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
Stage 3 Tighten the bolts to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)


Exhaust Manifold
Tightening Torque 54 Nm (5.51 kgf-m, 40 ft. lbs.)