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Tightening diagram for cylinder head bolts - AR01.30-P-5800-01PI

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CYLINDER HEAD

Number Designation Engine 642
BA01.30-P-1001-01S Bolt for cylinder head on crankcase M8x35 Nm 20
BA01.30-P-1002-01S Bolt for cylinder head on crankcase M12 1st stage Nm 10
2nd stage Nm 60
Step 3 ∠° 90
4th stage ∠° 90
Step 5 ∠° 90

Tightening pattern with bolt assignment, shown on the left and right cylinder head 

Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Pattern & Bolt Assignment
G07252913Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTES The order of tightening for the left and the right cylinder head given below must be followed in order to avoid any consequent damages.

  1. Tighten bolts (10) according to stage 1 TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  2. Tighten bolts (11) TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  3. Tighten bolts (10) according to stage 2 TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  4. Retighten bolts (11) TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  5. Tighten bolts (10) according to stage 3 TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  6. Retighten bolts (11) TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  7. Tighten bolts (10) according to stage 4 TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  8. Retighten bolts (11) TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  9. Tighten bolts (10) according to stage 5 TORQUE SPECIFICATION .
  10. Retighten bolts (11) TORQUE SPECIFICATION .

    IMPORTANT Use the reverse sequence to loosen the bolts (10 to 11).