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Torque Specifications

Service specifications







Torque settings




Main bearing cap torque and sequence
Stage 1-Initial torque
Main bearing cap bolts to 13.5 Nm
Main bearing cap side bolts to 13.5 Nm
Stage 2-Final torque
Main bearing cap bolts numbers 1 thru 8 to 72 Nm
Main bearing cap bolts numbers 9 and 10 to 92 Nm
Main bearing cap side bolts 11 thru 20 to 45 Nm

Cylinder head bolt reusability
Refer to TSB 12/02/96/US under Cylinder Head for complete information.