>> E << Cylinder Head Bolt Assembly Installation
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- Install new cylinder head bolts and washers in the following procedure.NOTE: Cylinder head bolts and washers must not be reused.
- Apply an appropriate amount of engine oil to top and bottom surfaces of washers and threaded portion of bolts.
- Install cylinder head bolts to the cylinder head.
- Tighten cylinder head bolts in several steps to the specified torque of 35 ± 2 N.m (26 ± 1 ft-lb) according to the assembly order.
- Put a paint mark on all of cylinder head bolt heads and cylinder head.CAUTION:
- When the tightening angle is smaller than the specified tightening angle, the appropriate tightening capacity cannot be secured.
- When the tightening angle is larger than the specified tightening angle, remove the bolt to start from the beginning again according to the procedure.
- Tighten the cylinder head 90° according to the tightening order.
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Tighten it further 90° and make sure that the paint mark on the cylinder head bolt is in a straight line with that on the cylinder head.