11 12 Cylinder Head with Cover
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - CYLINDER HEAD AND CYLINDER HEAD COVER
| Type | thread | tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11AZ Cylinder head cover | All | M6 | 10 Nm | |
| All | M7 | 15 Nm | ||
| M21 | M8 | 15 Nm | ||
| 12AZ Oil trap to cylinder head cover | M21 | M8 | 17 Nm | |
| 13AZ Timing case to cylinder head | All | M7 | 15 Nm | |
| All | M8 | 20 Nm | ||
| 14AZ Plug for oil channel (microencapsulated) | M47/M57 | M12 x 1.5 | 20 Nm | |
| 15AZ Vent plugs to cylinder head (coolant) | M67 | 2 Nm |
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - CYLINDER HEAD AND CYLINDER HEAD COVER
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Cylinder head bolts (steel bolt) | S65 | M10x1.5x110 | Replace screws Threads cleaned and oiled Jointing torque 1. Angle of rotation 2. Angle of rotation |
40 Nm 90° 90° |
| 2AZ Bearing cap to cylinder head | S65 | M7x1 | Replace screws Threads cleaned and oiled |
13 Nm |
| 3AZ Screw plug for water jacket to cylinder head. | S65 | M26x1.5 | Replace seal Threads cleaned and oiled |
50 Nm |
| 4AZ Screw plug, chain rail to cylinder head. | S65 | M22x1.5 | Threads cleaned and oiled | 30 Nm |
| 5AZ Oil separator to cylinder head | S65 | M6x16 | Replace aluminium screws/bolts 1. Jointing torque 2. Angle of rotation |
4 Nm 45° |
| 6AZ Camshaft sensor to cylinder head cover | S65 | M6x16 | Replace aluminium screws/bolts 1. Jointing torque 2. Angle of rotation |
4 Nm 45° |
| 7AZ Lifting eye to cylinder head | S65 | M8 | Threads cleaned and oiled | 15 Nm |
| 8AZ Decoupling adapter screw to cylinder head cover. | S65 | M6 | 6 Nm | |
| 9 AZ Cover plate, preliminary filter, to cylinder head cover | S65 | Self-tapping screw | 7 Nm |