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Main Bearing





Tighten lower cylinder block bolts in the numerical order as shown and according to the following steps:
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of the bolts.
b. Tighten bolts No. 1 - 10 only in the order as shown, to specification below.
First tightening, bolts 1 - 10 only : 36.3 - 42.2 Nm (3.7 - 4.3 kg-m, 27 - 31 ft. lbs.)





c. Tighten bolts No. 1 - 10 only in the order as shown, to specification

CAUTION: Check tightening angle. Do not make judgment by visual inspection.

Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Second tightening, bolts 1 - 10 only : 60° - 65° degrees rotation (target: 60° degrees)
d. Tighten bolts No. 11 - 22 only in the order as shown, to specification below.

Third tightening, bolts 11 - 22 only : 19.6 - 24.5 Nm (2.0 - 2.5 kg-m, 15 - 18 ft. lbs.)
^ Wipe off completely any protruding Silicone RTV Sealant on the exterior of engine.
^ Check crankshaft side clearance.
^ After installing the bolts, make sure that the crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.









MAIN BEARING





UNDER SIZE