46. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation

Crankshaft and Bearing Installation

Special Tools
* EN-470-B - Angular Torque Wrench.
* EN-658-1 - Installer from EN-658 - Kit.
* EN-235-6 - Installer from EN-235-D - Kit.

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

1. Lubricate crankshaft, crankshaft bearings and crankshaft bearing cap tie plate with engine oil.




2. Install the 4 upper crankshaft bearings (2) and the crankshaft thrust bearing (3).
3. Install the crankshaft (1).





Note: Refer to the electronic parts catalogue to find a suitable sealing compound.

4. Apply sealing compound (1) to the outer rim of the groove on the crankshaft bearing cap tie plate. The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).





Note: The complete installation procedure should be done in 10 minutes.

5. Install the 4 lower crankshaft bearings (3) and the lower crankshaft thrust bearing (4).
6. Install the crankshaft bearing cap tie plate (2).

Note: Do not reuse the old bolts.

7. Install the 10 inner crankshaft bearing cap tie plate bolts (1).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

8. Tighten the 10 NEW inner crankshaft bearing cap tie plate bolts in a sequence as shown and in the following order:

1. Tighten the inner crankshaft bearing cap tie plate bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
2. Tighten the inner crankshaft bearing cap tie plate bolts an additional 60°. Use EN-470-B - wrench.
3. Tighten the inner crankshaft bearing cap tie plate bolts an additional 15°. Use EN-470-B - wrench.





Note: Do not reuse the old bolts.

9. Install the 12 NEW outer crankshaft bearing cap tie plate bolts (1) and tighten in the following order:

1. Tighten the outer crankshaft bearing cap tie plate bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
2. Tighten the outer crankshaft bearing cap tie plate bolts an additional 60°. Use EN-470-B - wrench.
3. Tighten the outer crankshaft bearing cap tie plate bolts an additional 15°. Use EN-470-B - wrench.




10. Install the crankshaft position sensor (1) and a NEW crankshaft position sensor seal ring (2).
11. Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt (3) and tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in).





Note: Lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal.

12. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal (1) with EN-235-6 - installer (2).




13. Use EN-658-1 - installer (1) to strike the crankshaft rear oil seal.