System Specifications
2.7L ENGINEMAIN BEARING CAPS
NOTE: Lubricate main bearing cap bolts with engine oil before installation.
The main bearing cap bolts must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts, secondly the windage tray bolts, and lastly the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts.
- Install the inside main bearing cap bolts and tighten to 20 Nm + 1/4 Turn (15 ft. lbs. + 1/4 Turn).
- Measure crankshaft end play Procedures.
- Install connecting rods and measure side clearance Service and Repair.
- Install windage tray. Lubricate bolts with engine oil and tighten to 27 Nm + 1/4 Turn (20 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
- Install the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
Tighten center bolt to 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.)