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Tightening instructions for cylinder head bolts - AR01.30-P-5800-07AMG

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CYLINDER HEAD

Number Designation Engine 156
BA01.30-P-1002-01U Bolt, cylinder head to crankcase Stage 1 Nm 10
Stage 2 Nm 50
Stage 3 ∠ ° 90
Stage 4 ∠ ° 90
Stage 5 ∠ ° 90
BA01.30-P-1003-01U Bolt, cylinder head to crankcase M8 Nm 20
BA01.30-P-1008-01U Cylinder head on timing case chain box on the outside M8 Nm 20
BA01.30-P-1009-01U Cylinder head on timing case chain box on the inside M8 Nm 20

Tightening of the cylinder head bolts must take place according to the numerical sequence given in the figure. Loosening of bolts takes place in reverse order.

  1. Tighten cylinder head bolts (1 to 10) to stage 1.
  2. Tighten cylinder head bolts (1 to 10) to stage 2.
  3. Tighten cylinder head bolts (1 to 10) to stage 3 (follow-up tightening).
  4. Tighten cylinder head bolts (1 to 10) to stage 4.
  5. Tighten cylinder head bolts (1 to 10) to stage 5.
  6. Tighten bolts (11).

Tightening scheme Schematic diagram of cylinder head gasket 

Fig 1: Tightening Sequence Of Cylinder Head Bolts
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