What is the torque for the cylinder head screws of the Peugeot 408?

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VanJuniper
07/29/25 11:36pm
The torque for the cylinder head connecting rod cover and crankshaft cover screws is 8 for the large bearing cover and 6 for the small bearing cover. The compression ratio of each vehicle model's engine varies, so the torque of the bolts is different. You can use a torque wrench to measure the torque in Newton meters when removing the screws. It is best to follow the data provided in the manual for maintenance to ensure quality standards. Here is more related information: Engine cover: 1. Installation and adjustment of the engine cover should follow the disassembly sequence. Before tightening the fixing bolts of the engine cover and hinges, adjust the engine cover front, back, left, and right. You can also use hinge shims and buffer rubber to adjust it up and down to ensure uniform gap alignment. 2. Adjustment of the engine cover lock control mechanism. Before adjusting the engine cover lock, the engine cover must be properly aligned. Then, loosen the fixing bolts and move the lock head front, back, left, and right to align it with the lock base. The front end of the engine cover can also be adjusted by the height of the lock head dovetail bolt.
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