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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Torque Specifications

Crankshaft Main Bearing Carrier

Stage 1: Bolts 21 to 32, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Stage 2: Bolts 33 to 34, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Stage 3: Bolts 1 to 10, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Stage 4: Bolts 11 to 20, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Stage 5: Bolts 1 to 10, tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) and then a further 135°
Stage 6: Bolts 11 to 20, tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)and then a further 150°
Stage 7: Bolts 21 to 32, tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)and then a further 90°
Stage 8: Bolts 33 to 34, tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)and then a further 150°
Stage 9: Center punch each bolt head to indicate it has be reused.