Tightening Torque and Sequences

Main Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence

Tighten the bearing cap bolts, in sequence, to 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 lbf-ft).






Tighten the bearing cap bolts an additional 57 °.






Tighten the 8 mm bolts, in sequence, to 24 N-m (2.4 kgf-m, 17 lbf-ft).






Main Bearing Selection





Crankshaft Bore Code Location






Main Journal Code Location






Replacement Bearing Table


Rod Bearing Cap Torque

Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 14 lbf-ft).






Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90 °.






Connecting Rod Bolt Reusability

Difference in diameter between point A and point B.










Crankshaft Pulley Torque

Tighten the bolt to 69 N-m (7.0 kgf-m, 51 lbf-ft).
If the pulley bolt or crankshaft are new, tighten the bolt to 177 N-m (18.0 kgf-m, 130 lbf-ft), then remove the bolt and tighten it to 69 N-m (7.0 kgf-m, 51 lbf-ft).
Then tighten the bolt an additional 90 °.