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Tighten Torque and Sequences


Main Bearing Caps, Lower Cylinder Block Bolts





Tighten the bearing cap bolts in sequence to 29 Nm (3.0 kgf-m, 22 ft. lbs.).





Tighten the bearing cap bolts an additional 56°.





Tighten the 8 mm bolts in sequence to 22 Nm (2.2 kgf-m, 16 ft. lbs.).


Main Bearing Size Codes




Crank Bore Codes




Main Journal Codes




Replacement Bearings Table


Connecting Rod Caps

Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 36 Nm (3.7 kgf-m, 27 ft. lbs.).





Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 120°.


Crankshaft Pulley Bolt





Tighten the bolt to 49 Nm (5.0 kgf-m, 36 ft. lbs.) with a torque wrench and 19 mm socket (C). Do not use an impact wrench.

Then tighten the pulley bolt an additional 90°.