C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2002)
Second generation head gasket riveted construction (1).
Important
The gaskets with no thickness grade specifications will be of crimped construction as opposed to riveted construction. These gaskets require a
higher torque specification than what is published in SI. Use the following torque specification when servicing an engine using a head gasket of
crimped construction.
Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Specification for Crimped Construction Head Gasket
Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement in SI. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the following steps using the sequence below:
Tighten
1. Tighten the M12 bolts a first pass to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
2. Tighten the M12 bolts a second pass to 80 Nm (59 lb ft).
3. Tighten the M12 bolts a third pass to 90 degrees, using Torque Angle Meter J 45059.
4. Tighten the M12 bolts a final pass to 75 degrees, using Torque Angle Meter J 45059.
5. Tighten the M8 bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
Crimped Cylinder Head Gasket Parts Information
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