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Cylinder Head, Valvetrain - Fastener Tightening Specifications






Fastener Tightening Specifications






1 Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specifications

Left Cylinder Head





Right Cylinder Head





- Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown, following this 9 step torque plus angle method. Tighten according to the following torque values:

Step 1: All to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)

Step 2: All to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)

Step 3: All + 75° Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.

Step 4: (2) and (3) Additional + 50° Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.

Step 5: Loosen all fasteners in reverse of sequence shown

Step 6: All to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)

Step 7: All to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)

Step 8: All + 60° Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.

Step 9: All + 70° Turn Do not use a torque wrench for this step.