Cylinder Head Assembly

2011 Jeep Compass 2WD L4-2.4LSECTION Cylinder Head Assembly





CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY









Install the cylinder head bolts and tighten

If your bolt has the short head, use the following torque specifications:
First: All 30 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Second: All 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Third: All 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Fourth: All an additional 90°

If your bolt has the long head, use the following torque specifications:
First: All 30 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Second: All 73 Nm (54 ft. lbs.)
Third: All 73 Nm (54 ft. lbs.)
Fourth: All an additional 90°

BOLT RE-USABILITY

The cylinder head bolts are tightened using a torque plus angle procedure. The bolts must be examined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked down the bolts must be replaced.






SURFACE VARIATION


Cylinder head must be flat within 0.1 mm (0.004 in.).






CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP





Install intake and exhaust camshaft bearing caps and slowly tighten bolts 9.5 Nm (85 in. lbs.)

INTAKE MANIFOLD

Intake Manifold Specifications

EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Exhaust Manifold Specifications

CAMSHAFT GEAR/SPROCKET

Camshaft Gear/Sprocket 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.