Cylinder Head: Installation
- Before installing head bolts, clean and lubricate threads with engine oil. Install head gasket over locating dowels. Ensure gasket is installed on correct side. Install cylinder head over dowels.
- Tighten cylinder head bolts in correct sequence. See Fig 1. Using 5-step torque turn method, tighten head bolts to specification as follows:
- First, tighten bolts No. 1-8 to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m).
- Second, tighten bolts No. 1-8 to 55 ft. lbs. (75 N.m).
- Third, tighten bolts No. 1-8 (again) to 55 ft. lbs. (75 N.m).
- Fourth, add 1/4 turn to bolts No. 1-8. DO NOT use a torque wrench for this step.
- Fifth, tighten bolts No. 9-11 to 21 ft. lbs. (28 N.m).
To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.