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Torque Specifications





Cylinder Head Bolt Loosening sequence





Cylinder Head Height (Warpage)





Camshaft-to-Holder Oil Clearance





Rocker Assembly Torque and Sequence





Camshaft Pulley Torque





Cylinder Head Bolts Torque Sequence
Cylinder head bolts are tightened sequentially in three steps:
1st step torque: 39 Nm (4.0 kgf/cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
2nd step torque: 69 Nm (7.0 kgf/cm, 51 ft. lbs.)
3rd step torque: 98.1 Nm (10.0 kgf/cm, 72.3 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: Perform each step twice.





Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence
Tighten the bolts in two or three steps.
Final step torque: 12 Nm (1.2 kgf/cm, 8.7 ft. lbs.)





Spacer and Intake Manifold Torque









Exhaust Manifold and Cover Torque