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Cylinder Head Bolt Torque and Sequence

Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence:






Install the new cylinder head bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts in sequence to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Rotate each bolt 130° in sequence. Use a torque angle meter.
^ Rotate the center four bolts an additional 30°. Use a torque angle meter.