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Main Bearing Cap










Main bearing cap bolt

Tightening torque
49.00 Nm (5.0 kgf.m, 36.16 lb-ft) + 90° (1 - 8)
19.60 Nm (2.0 kgf.m, 14.46 lb-ft) + 120° (9 - 16)
29.40 - 31.36 Nm (3.0 - 3.2 kgf.m, 21.70 - 23.14 lb-ft) (17 - 22)


NOTE:
- Always use new main bearing cap bolt.
- If any of the bearing cap bolts in broken or deformed, replace it.