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Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications












a No. 3 Journal - Supported by No. 1 and No. 5 journals.

Main Bearing Cap




Using the original main bearing beam bolts, install and tighten the 10 main bearing beam bolts.

Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 3 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.