Crankshaft Main Bearing

WM 1001IN Tightening torques, tightening sequences, assembly overviews for V8 4.8 l DFI naturally aspirated and turbo engine as of October 2008

Thrust-bearing screws securing lower part of crankcase to upper part of crankcase

M11 x 1.5 x 130 (10 ea.)

Tightening screws within 5 minutes; observe tightening sequence.
Initial Tightening 30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
Torque angle 90°

M10 x 1.5 x 117 (10 ea.)

Tightening screws within 5 minutes; observe tightening sequence.
Initial Tightening 22 Nm (16 ftlb.)
Torque angle 60°