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Main Bearing Cap

Bearing Cap Bolt
Install main bearing cap bolts.
Install and uniformly tighten the bearing cap bolts, in two steps, in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque
M8 15.7 Nm (1.6 kgf.m, 11.6 ft. lbs.) + 90°
M10 29.4 Nm (3.0 kgf.m, 21.7 ft. lbs.) + 90°





NOTE:
Use new main bearing cap bolt with engine oil applied.
If any of the bearing cap bolts are broken or deformed, replace it.
Washers have their direction (Up/Down)
Assemble the bearing cap bridge on which its arrow mark faces the engine front
Before tightening, make the bearing caps be seated on the block firmly





NOTE: Use SST (09221-4A000), install main bearing cap bolts.

Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.