What are the head bolt torque specs?

2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
145,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMIE L
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Head gasket was leaking oil to the outside.
Jan 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you look below, I attached the directions for installing the head. Note: The directions (pic 2) provide the tightening sequence. Make sure to follow them.

Next, you have to do this in two steps. Once you have all the bolts installed, using the sequence provided, tighten the head bolts to 22 ft/lbs. Once that is done, you need to turn each bolt an additional 240° further.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Jan 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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JAMIE L
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Thanks a lot!!
Jan 9, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

No problem whatsoever. I'm glad it helped.

Take care and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
Jan 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM