2004 DODGE STRATUS
142,000 MILES
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BARREGAM
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Hi, iam having problems understanding the head bolt torque specs, for the stratus. Iam confused with step 2 and 3 which says to torque the bolts to 55 foot pounds for step 2 and again for step 3 does this mean to add 55 foot pounds on 55 foot pounds.
Feb 28, 2013 at 2:17 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, it means to back off and then re tighten back to 55 lbs

Roy

i hope you are using new blots. you cannot re use the old ones

Roy
Feb 28, 2013 at 3:31 AM
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BARREGAM
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Thanks for the answer...
Feb 28, 2013 at 1:58 PM