Pre-tightening
Tighten all bolts to 20 Nm, then tighten to the angle shown in the table.
| Bolt number | Angle ±2° | Bolt length, mm |
| 1. 5, 9, 13, 17 | 215 | 185 with a washer |
| 2. 6. 10, 14, 18 | 240 | 185 without washer |
| 3, 7,11,15 | 160 | 103 with washer |
| 4, 8, 12, 16 | 246 | 207.5 without washer |
Fig. 3.52. Numbering of cylinder head mounting bolts for the G8T engine
Settling of the sealing gasket
Wait 3 min (stabilization time)
Final tightening:
- loosen bolts 1 and 2 completely;
- tighten bolts 1 and 2 to 20 Nm, then tighten to the angle according to the table;
- completely loosen bolts 3, 4, 5, 6;
- tighten bolts 3,4,5,6 to 20 Nm, then tighten to the angle according to the table;
- completely loosen bolts 7, 8, 9,10;
- tighten bolts 7, 8, 9, 10 to 20 Nm, then tighten to the angle according to the table;
- completely loosen bolts 11,12,13,14;
- tighten bolts 11, 12, 13, 14 to 20 Nm, then tighten to the angle according to the table;
- completely loosen bolts 15,16,17,18;
- tighten bolts 15, 16, 17, 18 to a torque of 20 Nm, then tighten further by the angle according to the table.
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