cylinder head bold torque specs?

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
180,556 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUNIOR101
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I can’t find them anywhere. Please help me out.
Sep 12, 2019 at 3:55 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Here are the directions and torque specs for your vehicle as well as the tightening sequence: Check out the diagrams (Below).

Cylinder head bolts
Step 1 .................... 50.0 Nm (5.1 kg-m, 37 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 .................... 60° clockwise
Step 3 .................... 0 Nm (0 kg-m, 0 ft. lbs.) (loosen)
Step 4 .................... 34.3 - 44.1 Nm (3.5 - 4.4 kg-m, 26 - 32 ft. lbs.)
Step 5 .................... 75° - 80° (target: 75°) clockwise
Step 6 .................... 75° - 80° (target: 75°) clockwise

^ Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening method. Whenever the size difference between d1 and d2 exceeds the limit, replace the bolts with new ones.
^ If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their outer diameters before installation.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Sep 12, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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LUCAS76
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how much do you torque the head bolts [psi]
May 25, 2021 at 6:08 PM (Merged)
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May 25, 2021 at 6:08 PM (Merged)
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MASTERDRAGONLORD
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what is the torque spec for the head bolts on a 2.5L engine? I am changing the head gasket and can not find the torque specs for the head bolts anywhere. If you could help me with this issue I would appreciate it greatly! Thank you.
May 25, 2021 at 6:08 PM (Merged)
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STRAILER
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Here is the instructions and some diagrams (below) to help you get the problem fixed.

Apply new engine oil to the threads and the seating surfaces of mounting bolts.

Tighten all bolts to 98.1 Nm (10 kg-m, 72 ft. lbs.) .
Completely loosen all bolts as shown in the figure.
Retighten all bolts to 34.3 - 44.1 Nm (3.5 - 4.4 kg-m, 26 - 32 ft. lbs.) .
Turn all bolts 75°- 80°degrees (target: 75°degrees) clockwise.

Keep in mind Nm stands for newton meters. It is just a different measurement scale then foot lbs.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
May 25, 2021 at 6:08 PM (Merged)
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ALEXADAME
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It was really helpful!!

Thanks Ken
May 25, 2021 at 6:08 PM (Merged)
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STRAILER
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
May 25, 2021 at 6:08 PM (Merged)