Main Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence

CRANKSHAFT





Install the 16 main bearing cap bolts. Using several steps, tighten the bolts uniformly in the sequence as shown in the illustration.
Torque 61 Nm (622 kgf-cm, 45 ft-lbf)





Mark the front side of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts 90° in the sequence as shown.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.





Using several steps, tighten the 8 main bearing cap bolts uniformly in the sequence as shown in the illustration.
Torque 26 Nm (262 kgf-cm, 19 ft-lbf)