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Main Bearing Cap Torque





Tighten the lower crankcase bolts (1 through 16) in proper sequence.

Tighten the lower crankcase bolts in sequence to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

Tighten the lower crankcase bolts in sequence an additional 70 degrees using the J 36660-A.





Tighten the lower crankcase perimeter bolts (1 through 9) in proper sequence.

Tighten the lower crankcase perimeter bolts in sequence to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).