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Tightening specifications for cylinder head bolts - AR01.30-P-5800-07VA

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MODIFICATION NOTES

4.10.06 Cylinder head bolt to timing case Engine 272 *BA01.30-P-1003-01O 
CYLINDER HEAD

Number Designation Engine 272
BA01.30-P-1003-01O Cylinder head bolt to timing case M8 Stage 1 Nm 15
Stage 2 ∠ ° 90
BA01.30-P-1016-01O Bolt, cylinder head to crankcase M11 Stage 1 Nm 20
  Stage 2 Nm 40
  Stage 3 ∠ ° 90
  Stage 4 ∠ ° 90

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 (1-8) to stage 1.
  2. Tighten cylinder head bolts (1-8) to stage 2.
  3. Tighten cylinder head bolts (1-8) to stage 2 (follow-up tightening).
  4. Tighten cylinder head bolts (1-8) to stage 3.
  5. Tighten cylinder head bolts (1-8) to stage 4.
  6. Tighten bolts (9).
    Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence For Cylinder Head Bolts
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