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Crankshaft Main Bearing





Main Bearing

Install the main bearing cap bolts.

NOTE:
- The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
- If any of the bearing cap bolts in broken or deformed, replace it.

Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the bearing cap bolts.

Install and uniformly tighten the 10 bearing cap bolts, in several passes, in the sequence shown.

Tightening torque: 17.7 - 21.6 Nm (1.8 - 2.2 kgf.m, 13.0 - 15.9 lb-ft) + 88 - 92°






CAUTION: Do not reuse the main bearing cap bolts.

Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.


Crankshaft






Main Bearing Size Codes