NEW HEAD BOLT TORQUING PROCEDURE

MODELS: 1988 S/T WITH 2.5L (VIN CODE E) OR 2.8L (VIN CODE R) ENGINES

On 1988 S/T trucks with the 2.5L and 2.8L engines, the head bolt torquing has been Changed to the Dynamic Torque (torque bolt to specified torque and then rotate bolts a specified distance) method.

If it becomes necessary to remove and reinstall the cylinder head on 1988 S/T models equipped with these engines, the following procedures must be followed to ensure correct bolt installation.

SERVICE PROCEDURES

2.5L L4 ENGINE -------------- 1. Install cylinder head using a new gasket.

2. Clean all bolts.

3. Coat threaded portion of bolts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 with engine oil. Apply sealant, P/N 1052080, or equivalent to threaded portion of bolt Number 9.

4. Install all bolts and torque in sequence (See Figure No. 1) to 25 Nm (18 Lb ft).

5. Retorque bolts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 to 35 Nm (27 lb ft). Retorque bolt 9 to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

6. Draw a line across the head of each bolt with a marking crayon to mark the position of each bolt, see Figure No. 1.

7. Following the same sequence, tighten all bolts an additional 90 degrees (1/4 turn).

2.8L V6 ENGINE -------------- 1. Install cylinder head using a new gasket.

2. Clean all bolts.

3. Apply sealant, P/N 1052080, or equivalent to the threaded portion of bolts.

4. Install bolts and torque in sequence (see Figure No. 2) to 55 Nm (40 lb ft).

5. Draw a line across the head of each bolt with a marking crayon to mark the position of each bolt, see Figure No. 2.

6. Using the same sequence, tighten bolts an addition al 90 degrees ( 1/4 turn).

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