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Engine Specifications

Main Bearing Cap Torque And Sequence





If the bolts look like those in the image below, use the following specifications*





Step 1 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 an additional 45°

If the bolts DO NOT look like those in the image above, use the following specifications*

Step 1 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 an additional 45°
*Tighten in sequence shown

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Torque

Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
Step 1 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 additional 90°

Crankshaft Pulley Torque

Crankshaft Damper - Bolt 210 Nm (155 ft. lbs.)