CAUTION: During the final tightening sequence, bolt No.11 will be tightened to a lower torque than the rest of the bolts. DO NOT overtighten bolt No.11.
Coat the threads of stud bolt No.11 with Loctite 592 sealant, or equivalent. (goes into water jacket)
(a) Tighten all bolts in sequence (1 through 14) to 30 N·m (22 ft. lbs.) torque.
(b) Tighten all bolts in sequence (1 through 14) to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(c) Check all bolts to verify they are set to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(d) Tighten bolts in sequence: Bolts 1 through 10 to 149 N·m (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
Bolt 11 to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.) torque. Bolts 12 through 14 to 149 N·m (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
1,4,5,12,13 - 1/2 in.-13 BOLT
8,9 - 1/2 in.-13 BOLT WITH DOWEL POINT
2,3,6,7,10,11,14 - 1/2 in.-13 WITH 7/16 in.-14 STUD END (manifold side)
All bolts are 12 point drives for rocker cover clearance