Crankshaft Main Bearing
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Set BoltUsing vernier calipers, measure the tension portion diameter of the bolt.
Standard diameter 7.3 to 7.5 mm (0.287 to 0.295 inch)
Minimum diameter 7.2 mm (0.283 inch)
If the diameter is less than minimum, replace the bolt.
Main Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the threads of the bearing cap bolts.
Using SST, tighten the bolts in several steps by the specified torque in the sequence shown in the illustration.
SST 09011-38121
Torque 22 Nm (224 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.)
Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts by 90° in the same sequence as step (g).
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.