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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005OPTRA (CANADA) L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2005 Chevrolet Optra (CANADA) L4-2.0L
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2005 Chevrolet Optra (CANADA) L4-2.0LSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Cylinder Head
1. Tighten the cylinder head bolts gradually and in the sequence shown.
2. Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft) and turn the bolts another 3 turns of 90 degrees using J 45059 or the KM-470-B.
Camshaft Bearing Cap
1. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts gradually and in sequence shown for each camshaft cap.
2. Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts to 8Nm (71 lb in).
Intake Manifold
1. Install the intake manifold retaining bolts and nuts in the sequence shown.
2. Tighten the intake manifold retaining bolts and the nuts to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
Exhaust Manifold
1. Install the exhaust manifold retaining nuts and tighten in the sequence shown.
2. Tighten the exhaust manifold retaining nuts 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket
Tighten
Tighten the intake camshaft gear bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft). Turn another 60 degrees plus 15 degrees using the J 45059 or the KM-470-B.
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust camshaft gear bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft). Turn another 60 degrees plus 15 degrees using the J 45059 or the KM-470-B.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.