Practice question

What is the correct procedure for tightening cylinder head bolts during engine reassembly?

Tighten them clockwise starting from the front left bolt and moving in a circle
Tighten them in a spiral sequence starting from the center bolts outward, in multiple torque stages
Tighten each bolt to its maximum torque rating in a single stage, starting from the outside corners
Use an impact wrench to tighten all bolts until they stop turning

Answer: B — Tighten them in a spiral sequence starting from the center bolts outward, in multiple torque stages

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