
Visually inspect the cylinder head capscrews for dam-
aged threads, corroded surfaces, or a reduced diameter
(due to capscrew stretching).
NOTE: Do not reuse a capscrew that has damaged threads
or a reduced diameter from having been stretched.
Do not reuse cylinder head capscrews under the follow-
ing conditions:
• Visible corrosion or pitting exceeds 1 sqcm [0.155
sq. inch] in area. Example:
• Acceptable 3/8-x3/8-inch
• Unacceptable 1/2-x1/2-inch
• Visible corrosion or pitting exceeds 0.12 mm [0.005-
inch] in depth.
• Visible corrosion or pitting is located within 3.2 mm
[1/8-inch] of the fillet.
• Visible corrosion or pitting is located within 3.2 mm
[1/8-inch] of the threads.
Using flange head capscrews with the torque plus angle
method of installation places the capscrew beyond the
yield point, and permanently stretches the capscrew at
each use. These capscrews can be reused throughout the
life of the engine unless the capscrew exceeds the spec-
ified free length. The capscrew free length must be
checked to avoid bottoming out in the cylinder block dur-
ing installation.
Use service tool, Part No. 3823546, to check capscrew
free length.
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