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37. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation



Crankshaft and Bearing Installation






Important: Inspect the installation position.


1. Install the crankshaft bearing clips, oil bearing clips.
2. Install the crankshaft.

Important: Inspect the installation position.


3. Install the crankshaft bearing caps 1-4.

* Oil bearing clips.
* Install the 8 bolts.


Important: Inspect the installation position.


4. Install the crankshaft bearing cap.

* Apply black adhesive sealing compound to the grooves of the rear crankshaft bearing cap.
* Install the 2 bolts.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

5. Tighten the crankshaft bearing cap (1).
6. Install NEW bolts.

Tighten the 10 bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) plus 45 degrees plus 15 degrees.






Important: Inspect the installation position.


7. Install the connecting rod bearing caps 2 and 3 (1).

* Oil bearing clips
* Install the bolts.

Tighten the 4 bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft) plus 45 degrees plus 15 degrees.






8. Turn the crankshaft through 180 degrees.

Important: Inspect the installation position.


9. Install the connecting rod bearing caps 1 and 4 (1).

* Oil bearing clips
* Install the bolts.

Tighten the 4 bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft) plus 45 degrees plus 15 degrees.