Installing the cylinder head

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Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Ensure that all studs at the exhaust ports are tightened.

Lubricate the studs with paste 116 1408.

Install a new cylinder head gasket.

Install the cylinder head

Lubricate and install all the screws. Use new screws.

Tighten the screws in the order illustrated above

Tighten the screws in the following order:

1. 20 Nm

2. 60 Nm .

3. Angle tighten 130° . Use protractor 9512050 .