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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Main Bearing caps
Start the crankshaft main bearing cap bolts by hand.
Tighten the crankshaft main bearing cap bolts in equal increments. Do not completely tighten one bolt at a time to prevent the cap from being cocked.

Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft) to fully seat the crankshaft main bearing caps.
Loosen the bolts 360 degrees counterclockwise.
Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft), then 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Use J 45059 to tighten the bolts in steps: 35 degrees + 35 degrees + 40 degrees for a total of 110 degrees.
Install the side main bolts.
Tighten the side crankshaft main bearing cap bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). Use J 45059 to tighten the bolts an additional 45 degrees.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 68.249-68.270 mm (2.6870-2.6878 in)