Cylinder Head Assembly

2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport FWD L4-2.4LSECTION Cylinder Head Assembly




Install and tighten the NEW cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown.

First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass plus an additional 155 degrees






Install the NEW front cylinder head bolts 35 Nm (26 lb ft)


Intake Camshaft Cap Bolts
First Pass: Tighten the camshaft cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated.
Final Pass: Tighten the camshaft caps to 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Number 6 Intake Camshaft Rear Cap
First Pass: Tighten the cap bolts evenly to 5 Nm (44 lb in)
Second Pass: Tighten the cap bolts evenly to 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Back the cap bolts out 120 degrees.
Final Pass: Tighten the cap bolts evenly to 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Exhaust Camshaft Cap Bolts
Final Pass: Tighten the cap bolts evenly to 10 Nm (89 lb in)


Cylinder Head Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Longitude 0.050 mm (0.002 in)
Cylinder Head Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Overall 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Cylinder Head Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Transverse 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)


Intake Manifold Torque And Sequence Specifications

Exhaust Manifold Torque And Sequence Specifications

Camshaft Gear/Sprocket Torque Specifications
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.