Cylinder head bolts are critical to sealing the head gasket and preventing gases and fluids from leaking. They must generate sufficient clamping force for a proper seal. Approximately 80% of the effort in tightening bolts is overcoming friction, with only 20% contributing to clamp load. It is important to tighten bolts correctly using a torque wrench in the specified sequence and angles to ensure an adequate and consistent clamp load without over-tightening or yielding the bolts. Reused head bolts should not be used due to risks of inadequate load from rust, damage, corrosion, or previous overtightening.
Cylinder head bolts are critical to sealing the head gasket and preventing gases and fluids from leaking. They must generate sufficient clamping force for a proper seal. Approximately 80% of the effort in tightening bolts is overcoming friction, with only 20% contributing to clamp load. It is important to tighten bolts correctly using a torque wrench in the specified sequence and angles to ensure an adequate and consistent clamp load without over-tightening or yielding the bolts. Reused head bolts should not be used due to risks of inadequate load from rust, damage, corrosion, or previous overtightening.
Cylinder head bolts are critical to sealing the head gasket and preventing gases and fluids from leaking. They must generate sufficient clamping force for a proper seal. Approximately 80% of the effort in tightening bolts is overcoming friction, with only 20% contributing to clamp load. It is important to tighten bolts correctly using a torque wrench in the specified sequence and angles to ensure an adequate and consistent clamp load without over-tightening or yielding the bolts. Reused head bolts should not be used due to risks of inadequate load from rust, damage, corrosion, or previous overtightening.
Cylinder head bolts are critical to sealing the head gasket and preventing gases and fluids from leaking. They must generate sufficient clamping force for a proper seal. Approximately 80% of the effort in tightening bolts is overcoming friction, with only 20% contributing to clamp load. It is important to tighten bolts correctly using a torque wrench in the specified sequence and angles to ensure an adequate and consistent clamp load without over-tightening or yielding the bolts. Reused head bolts should not be used due to risks of inadequate load from rust, damage, corrosion, or previous overtightening.
Understanding cylinder head bolts CYLINDER HEAD BOLT FUNCTION FITTING PROCEDURE The purpose of the cylinder head bolts is to generate The effective generation of bolt load is critical to the sufficient clamp load for the head gasket to seal gas sealing of the cylinder head gasket. Approximately 80% of and fluids. the effort put into turning a head bolt is just to overcome Cylinder head friction. The remaining 20% generates the clamp load. Head bolt HBS116 Espace 2.0 J5R 1 = 50 Nm 88 x 4 x 1995 2 = 80 Nm 10 6 2 3 7 Trafic 2.0 J5R 3 = 90° 9 5 1 4 8 88 x 4 x 1995 M12 x 1.50 x 243 (10) 4 = 93 Nm Master 2.0 J5R 716/722/726/720 88 x 4 x 1995 Gasket
M12 X 1.50 X 243 (10)
If the bolt is not turned enough an inadequate load level
will be generated. However if the bolt is turned too far into yield the bolt is likely to fail.
BOLT TIGHTENING METHODS
Traditionally, cylinder head bolts were tightened using a measured amount of torque in several steps. It is now more Engine block common for a combination of torque and angle tightening Oil to be used. This generates a more consistent amount of
Coolant bolt load since it is independent of the friction conditions.
IMPORTANT BOLT DIMENSIONS:
• Major diameter 1 • Length 2 • Thread pitch 3 • Material Grade 4 3
4 2 DON’T REUSE HEAD BOLTS! PAYEN TIPS & TRICKS This could lead to inadequate load generation due to: • Inspect bolts for damage. • Clean and lubricate or seal threads as recommended. Rusty bolts • Inspect bolt hole threads and depth. • Blind bolt holes should be dry at the bottom. • Ensure that the joint surfaces are clean and free of oil. • Torque the bolts using the recommended sequence. • Stop pulling the torque wrench when it clicks. Damaged bolt threads • Use a degree wheel when required. • Verify the accuracy of the torque wrench regularly - certainly after it has been dropped!
Corrosion
Stress corrosion cracking
Previous overtightening
Previously yielded giving permanent extension and
plastic deformation
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