>> B << Cylinder Head Assembly Installation
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- When installing the cylinder head bolts, the length below the head of the bolts should be within the limit. If it is outside the limit, replace the bolts.
Limit (A): 99.4 mm (3.91 inches)
- Apply a small amount of engine oil to the thread section and the washer of the cylinder head bolt.
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CAUTION:- Always tighten cylinder head bolts at a 90 degree angle. If it is less than 90 degree angle, the bolt will loosen.
- If it is more than 90 degree angle, remove the head bolt and repeat the procedure from Step 1.
- Using special tool MB991654, tighten the bolts by the following procedure.TORQUE SPECIFICATION
STEP OPERATION REMARK 1 Tighten to 78 +/- 2 N.m (58 +/- 1 ft-lb) Tighten in the order shown in the illustration. 2 Fully loosen. Tighten in the reverse order of that shown in the illustration. 3 Tighten to 20 +/- 2 N.m (15 +/- 1 ft-lb) Tighten in the order shown in the illustration. 4 Tighten 90° of a turn. Tighten in the order shown in the illustration. Mark the head of the cylinder head bolt and cylinder head with a paint mark. 5 Tighten 90° of a turn. Tighten in the order shown in the illustration. Check that the painted mark of the head bolt is aligned with that of the cylinder head.