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Yanmar 6LY2-STE — Cylinder head assembly

Repair & overhaul

For the Yanmar 6LY2-STE, from the Yanmar service manual.

Applies to: Yanmar 6LY2-STE, Yanmar 6LY2-STE/6LY2A-STP/6LYA-STP engine

Procedure

  1. Clean bolt holes and cylinder head surface.
  2. Coat head bolt threads and nut seats with lube oil.
  3. Install head gasket with positioning pins.
  4. Mount cylinder head.
  5. Tighten bolts in specified order.
  6. First 118 N·m, second 177 N·m, final 216~236 N·m.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • 118 N·m first
  • 177 N·m second
  • 216~236 N·m final

Full service-parts list: Yanmar 6LY2-STE →

Source: Yanmar service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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