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Main Bearing Cap





Install the bearings (A) and bearing caps (B) with the arrow (C) facing the timing belt end of the engine.

Apply engine oil to the bolt threads and flanges, then install the bearing cap bolts (D) and bearing cap side bolts (E).





Tighten the bearing cap bolts (A), and then the bearing cap side bolts (B) to the specified torque in the sequence shown. Repeat the torque sequence again to assure the bolts are properly torqued.