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System Specifications

ENGINE - GENERAL






CYLINDER BLOCK






PISTONS






PISTON PINS






PISTON RINGS






CONNECTING RODS






CRANKSHAFT






CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SELECTION






MAIN BEARING CAPS






NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

NOTE: Install the studs in locations three, five, and six.

Install the bedplate retaining bolts.
Tighten bolts to 3 Nm (26 in. lbs.) in the sequence shown.





Tighten bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.





Rotate bolts 90° in the sequence shown.





Tighten bolts to 23 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.


ROD BEARING CAPS

CAUTION: Connecting Rod Bolts are Torque to Yield Bolts and Must Not Be Reused. Always replace the Rod Bolts whenever they are loosened or removed.

Lubricate rod bolts and bearing surfaces with engine oil.
Tighten bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) plus 90°.

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Crankshaft Damper Bolt 175 Nm (130 ft.lbs.)
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