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Main Bearing Cap

Crankshaft Bearing





Install the bearing caps so that the arrow points to the timing belt side.
Before installing the bearing cap bolts, check that the shank length of each bolt meets the limit. If it exceeds the limit, replace the bolt.
Limit (A) 71.1 mm (2.79 inches)





Tighten the bolts to 25 ± 2 Nm (18 ± 1 ft. lbs.) in the tightening sequence shown.





Make a paint mark on the head of each bolt.
Make a paint mark on the bearing cap at the position 90 degree angle from the paint mark made on the bolt in the direction of tightening the bolt.