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2000 Pontiac Grand Am | Alero, Grand Am (VIN N) Service Manual | Bulletins By Category | Information | Document ID: 2100339

#02-06-01-003B: Revised Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Specification and Tightening Sequence - (Apr 15, 2008)
Subject: Revised Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Specification and Tightening Sequence

Models: 1994-1998 Buick Skylark

1994-2002 Buick Century, Regal
2002 Buick Rendezvous
1994-1996 Chevrolet Beretta, Corsica, Lumina APV
1994-2000 Chevrolet Camaro, Lumina
1994-2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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1994-2000 Pontiac Firebird, TransSport
1994-2002 Pontiac Grand Am, Grand Prix
1999-2002 Pontiac Montana
2001-2002 Pontiac Aztek
with 3.1L or 3.4L Engine (VINs J, E -- RPOs LG8, LA1)

This bulletin is being revised to include a Notice advising that the cylinder head bolts are NOT to be re-used. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-06-01-003A (Section 06 - Engine).

Notice: This component uses torque-to-yield bolts. When servicing this component, do not re-use the bolts. New torque-to-yield bolts must be installed. Re-using used torque-to-yield bolts will not provide proper bolt
torque and clamp load. Failure to install NEW torque-to-yield bolts may lead to engine damage.

The cylinder head bolt torque and tightening sequence have been revised. This revision has been made in the SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the
affected page.

The revised specification is as follows:

Tighten the NEW cylinder head bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft) in the order shown. Use the J 36660-A torque angle meter in order to rotate the cylinder head bolts an additional 95 degrees.

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