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Main Bearing Cap Torque







^ Tightening procedure
a. Tighten all bolts to 32 to 38 Nm (3.3 to 3.9 kg-m, 24 to 28 ft. lbs.).
b. Turn all bolts 90 to 95 degrees clockwise with angle wrench.
^ Prior to tightening bearing cap bolts, place bearing beam in its proper position by shifting crankshaft in the axial direction.