FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications





Main Bearing

Install the main bearing cap bolts.






Using SST (09221-4A000), install and tighten the 10 main bearing cap bolts, in several passes, in the sequence as shown.

Tightening torque

1st step 27.5 - 31.4 N.m (2.8 - 3.2 kgf.m, 20.3 - 23.1 lb-ft)
2nd step 120 - 125°






CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the bearing cap bolts.
- Do not apply engine oil on the bolt threads to achieve correct torque.

NOTE:
- The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
- If any of the bearing cap bolts is broken or deformed, replace it.
- Be sure to assemble the main bearing cap bolts in correct order.

Crankshaft






Main Bearing Size Codes