Cylinder Head Assembly

2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport AWD L4-2.4LSECTION Cylinder Head Assembly

Cylinder Head Bolt

Use NEW cylinder head bolts

First Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Final Pass 155 degrees





Front cylinder head bolts 35 Nm (26 lb ft)

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 bearing caps

First pass: Tighten the bearing cap bolts in increments of 3 turns until they are seated
Final pass 10 Nm (89 lb in)

Intake manifold Specifications

Exhaust manifold Specifications

Camshaft gear Specifications
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.