Cylinder Head Bolts - Tighten
Tighten the cylinder head bolts according to the following procedures.
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Bolt tightening sequence for 3 cylinder engines The arrow points toward the front of the engine. |
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Bolt tightening sequence for 4 cylinder engines The arrow points toward the front of the engine. |
- Remove the valve mechanism cover. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly Module, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install" topic for additional information.
- Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the numerical sequence that is shown above.
- Tighten the cylinder head bolts to the following torque:
3003 Engine ...
51 N·m (38 lb ft) 3013, 3014, and 3024 Engines ...
100 N·m (74 lb ft) - Install the valve mechanism cover. Refer to the Disassembly and Assembly Module, "Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install" topic for additional information.
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