head bolt torque specs

1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
126,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHIEF1887
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need head bolt torque specs for '97 pontiac 2.2
Feb 17, 2011 at 11:34 PM
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5. Use the following sequence in order to tighten the cylinder head bolts:

1. Tighten bolt 1 to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.) .
2. Tighten bolt 2 to58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) .
3. Tighten bolt 3 to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) .
4. Tighten bolt 4 to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.) .
5. Tighten bolt 5 to63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.) .
6. Tighten bolt 6 to58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) .
7. Tighten bolt 7 to58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) .
8. Tighten bolt 8 to 63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.) .
9. Tighten bolt 9 to63 Nm (46 ft. lbs.) .
10. Tighten bolt 10 (stud bolt) to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) .
11. Use a torque angle meter and tighten all the cylinder head bolts an additional 90°in sequence.
Feb 17, 2011 at 11:42 PM