Service Manual

ENGINE TOP END 5-9
Cylinder Head
Set each piston at the T.D.C [A] of the compression
stroke.
Put new gaskets and the cylinder head assemblies on
each cylinder.
NOTE
As the head gaskets are coated with sealing agents, be
careful not to damage the surfaces.
Tighten the cylinder head bolts following the tightening
sequence as shown in the figure.
Torque - Cylinder Head Bolts: 46 N·m (4.7 kgf·m, 34 ft·lb)
CAUTION
A torque wrench must be used to assure proper
torque. Improper tightening of the head bolts may
result in warping of the cylinder head.
Install:
Rocker Arm Bracket (see Valve Mechanism Removal/In-
stallation)
Push Rod (see Push Rod Installation)
Rocker Arm (see Valve Mechanism Removal/Installa-
tion)
Install the new gaskets and rocker covers.
Tighten the rocker cover bolts following the tightening se-
quence as shown in the figure.
Torque - Rocker Cover Bolts: 5.9 N·m (0.60 kgf·m, 52 in·lb)
Install the removed parts (see appropriate chapters).
Push Rod Removal
Set each piston at the T.D.C of the compression stroke.
Remove the rocker arm (see Valve Mechanism Re-
moval/Installation).
Pull out the push rods [A]
NOTE
Mark the push rods and rocker arms so they can be
installed in their original position during assembly.