Lancer L4-2.4L SOHC (2005)
cylinder head bolts cannot be pulled out due to the washer being trapped in the valve spring, raise the bolt slightly, then remove it while holding it
by using a magnet.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< CYLINDER HEAD GASKET INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not allow any foreign materials get into the coolant passages, oil passages and cylinder.
1. Degrease the cylinder head gasket mounting surface.
2. Assemble to the cylinder block so the cylinder head gasket identification mark of "381" is at the top surface and on the exhaust side.
>>B<< CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS INSTALLATION
1. Check that the nominal length of each cylinder head bolt meets the limit. If it exceeds the limit, replace the bolts with a new one.
Limit (A): 99.4 mm (3.91 inches)
2. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the thread of the bolts and to the washers.
3. Use special tool MB991654 to tighten the cylinder head bolts in the following procedures.
1. Tighten the bolts to 78 ± 2 Nm (58 ± 1 ft. lbs.) in the order shown.
2. Loosen the bolts fully in the reverse sequence to that shown.
3. Tighten the bolts to 20 ± 2 Nm (15 ± 1 ft. lbs.) in the order shown.
