INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The head gaskets (1) are interchangeable between left and right sides. They are marked “UP” to indicate direction to face up.

NOTE: Rotate crankshaft @ 45°, so that all pistons are ½ the way down the cylinder bore to avoid piston to valve contact.

• Step 1— Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
• Step 2— Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8 bolts to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.) torque..
• Step 3— Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.