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System Specifications








General Specifications

Tightening Specifications





CAUTION: Always install new cylinder head bolts.

NOTE: Lubricate the cylinder head bolts with Super Premium 5W30 SAE X0-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G prior to installation.

Install the cylinder head assembly and tighten the cylinder head bolts in the following sequence.
1. Tighten all bolts in a single sequence to 50 Nm
2. Back the bolts off 1/2 turn.
3. Tighten the bolts in sequence shown to 50 Nm.
4. Rotate all the bolts in a single sequence an additional 180 degrees in two steps of 90 degrees each.