Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolts

Important: NEW bolts must be used, if NEW bolts are not used, oil can leak from the crankcase past the bolts.

Loosely install the NEW short/inner side main cap bolts.
Loosely install the NEW long/outer side main cap bolts.

Tighten the main cap bolts using the J 45059 in the following sequence:
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bolt Inner
First Pass 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 80 degrees
Outer
First Pass 15 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 110 Degrees
Side
First Pass 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Final Pass 60 Degrees

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 72.867-72.881 mm (2.8688-2.8693 inch)