The Shop Manual Should Have a Picture of the Head

question 22

Multiple Choice

The shop manual should have a picture of the head bolt tightening sequence. However, if there is no shop manual or technical data available, what would the best tightening sequence be?

• A)Go from left to right all of the top row (intake side)first, then tighten all of the bottom row (exhaust)bolts right to left
• B)Go from left to right all of the bottom row bolts (exhaust side)first, then tighten all of the top row (intake)bolts right to left
• C)Go in a circular pattern beginning in the center and ending on the outboard ends
• D)Go in a circular pattern working from the outside toward the center