41. Crankshaft and Bearings Installation

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

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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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





2. Install the four main bearing caps with the lower inserts, and secure the four caps with the eight main bearing cap bolts. Each main bearing cap is embossed with an arrow mark and with 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.).