Main Bearing Cap

Main Bearing Cap





Install the lower cylinder block.
- Apply Silicone RTV Sealant to positions as shown.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to Fluid Type Specifications.






CAUTION:
After the Silicone RTV Sealant is applied, the lower cylinder block installation must be finished within 5 minutes.

NOTE:
Cylinder block and lower cylinder block are machined together. Neither of them can be replaced separately.







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. 11 - 22 only in the order as shown, to specification below.

Step 1, bolts 11 - 22 only : 25.1 N.m (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb)

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

Step 2, bolts 1 - 10 only : 39.2 N.m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)

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