EM-90
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[VQ40DE]
CYLINDER HEAD
1. Install new cylinder head gasket.
2. Turn crankshaft until No. 1 piston is set at TDC.
• Crankshaft key should line up with the right bank cylinder cen-
ter line as shown.
3. Install cylinder head follow the steps below to tighten cylinder
head bolts in numerical order as shown.
CAUTION:
If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their outer diame-
ters before installation. Refer to EM-88, "Removal and
Installation" (Cylinder Head Bolts Outer Diameter).
Measure the tightening angle using Tool.
SEM532G
Step a : 98.1 N·m (10 kg-m, 72 ft-lb)
Step b : Loosen to 0 N·m in the reverse order of tight-
ening.
Step c : 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
PBIC2057E
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Step d : 90° clockwise
Step e : 90° clockwise
WBIA0581E
Revision: January 2013 2013 Xterra