Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
FWD 3.8L
5.
Reassemble and torque the new head bolts to the following specifications. Torque all bolts in numerical sequence (Figure 1) in three steps as
follows:
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20 N.m (15 lb-ft)
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40 N.m (30 lb-ft)
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50 N.m (37 lb-ft)
6.
In numerical sequence, retorque the bolts per the following Steps:
LONG BOLTS (Bolt Numbers 1, 3, 5, 7):
a.
Loosen long bolt and back out 2-3 turns.
b.
Retorque long bolt to 40-50 N.m (30-37 lb-ft).
c.
Rotate long bolt an additional 175-185 degrees (approximately 1/2 turn).
d.
Go to the next bolt in sequence.
SHORT BOLTS (Bolt Numbers 2, 4, 6, 8):
a.
Loosen short bolt and back out 2-3 turns.
b.
Retorque short bolt to 20-30 N.m (15-22 lb-ft).
c.
Rotate short bolt an additional 175-185 degrees (approximately 1/2 turn).
d.
Go to the next bolt in sequence.
The Head Gasket And Bolt Kit (F5PZ-6051-AA) contains the following:
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One (1) Head Gasket
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Four (4) Short Head Bolts (M11x1.5x81)
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Four (4) Long Head Bolts (M11x1.5x102)
