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Cylinder head - tightening torque and sequence
Note
Renew the bolts tightened with specified tightening angle.
– Tighten bolts in 6 stages in the sequence shown:
Stag
e
Bolts
Tightening torque/angle specification
1.
-1 … 12-
30 Nm
2.
-1 … 12-
60 Nm
3.
-1 … 12-
Turn 90° further
4.
-1 … 12-
Turn 90° further
5.
-Arrows A, B-
11 Nm
6.
-Arrows A-
Turn 90° further
Checking cylinder head for distortion
– Use straight edge 500 mm - VAS 6075- and feeler gauge to
measure cylinder head for distortion at several points.
• Max. permissible distortion: 0.1 mm
Cylinder head machining limit
Machining of the cylinder head (surface grinding) is only permis‐
sible down to the minimum dimension -a-.
♦ Minimum dimension: -a- = 139.5 mm
2.2
Removing and installing cylinder head
cover (left-side)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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