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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence





Using several steps, uniformly Install and tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)





Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts 90° in the same sequence as first step.

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Set Bolt
Standard diameter 7.5 to 7.6 mm (0.295 to 0.299 inch)
Minimum diameter 7.5 mm (0.295 inch)