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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2011MALIBU L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
2011 Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.4L
Cylinder Head Assembly
2011 Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.4LSECTION Cylinder Head Assembly
Cylinder Head Bolt
First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 155 degrees
Front cylinder head bolts 35 Nm (26 lb ft)
Replace all cylinder head bolts
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Longitude 0.050 mm (0.002 in)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Overall 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck - Transverse 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
Camshaft cap bolts 10 Nm (89 lb in)
Tighten the bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated
Intake manifold Specifications
Exhaust manifold Specifications
Camshaft gear Specifications
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.