40. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation

1. Install the upper bearing inserts and thrust bearings into the cylinder block (1).

IMPORTANT: The upper bearing inserts have an engine oil groove (3). Install with the engine oil groove to the cylinder block.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





IMPORTANT: Gradual and uniform tightening is important for main bearing bolts. After tightening the main bearing cap bolts, inspect in order to check that the crankshaft rolls smoothly when turned by hand.

2. Install the five main bearing caps with the lower inserts and secure with the ten main bearing cap bolts in order 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Each main bearing cap is embossed with an arrow mark and a number. When installing each bearing cap to the cylinder block, point the arrow mark toward the crankshaft timing pulley side.
Tighten the main bearing cap bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)