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Crankshaft Main Bearing





1. Tighten the bolts of main bearing caps # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 in three steps.
- Step 1: 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
- Step 2: 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)
- Step 3: 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)

2. Push the crankshaft forward and backward. Load the crankshaft front or rear and tighten main bearing cap bolt # 3 in three steps.
- Step 1: 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
- Step 2: 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)
- Step 3: 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)

3. Install main bearing cap brace and tighten nuts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).