Cylinder Head Assembly: Specifications

2006 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION Specifications
Cylinder Head
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Transverse 0.030 mm (0.0012 inch)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Longitude 0.050 mm (0.002 inch)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Overall 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)

Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
First Pass 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 30 degrees





Cylinder Head Bolt

Important: Always use new cylinder head bolts.

First Pass 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 155 degrees

Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.)





Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.