Cylinder Head Assembly: Specifications

2007 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.2LSECTION Specifications
Cylinder Head
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Transverse 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Longitude 0.050 mm (0.002 in)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Overall 0.1 mm (0.004 in)





Cylinder Head Bolt
Install new Cylinder Head Bolts
First Pass 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 155 degrees





Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 14 N.m (124 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud - 2 passes 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 6 N.m (53 lb in)

Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
First Pass 85 N.m (63 lb ft)
Final Pass 30 degrees
RENDER: 1.0x

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