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Crankshaft, Cylinder Block - Fastener Tightening Specifications






Fastener Tightening Specifications





1 Always replace

2 Grease the threads and head seating surface

3 Install using locking fluid.

4 Lubricate the threads and contact surface

5 Tighten to 30 Nm when measuring radial clearance, do not turn further

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt/Nut Tightening Sequence and Specification





- Tighten the new bearing cap nuts/bolts in the following sequence:

1. Hand tighten the bolts - A -.

2. Tighten the nuts - 1 through 10 - to 35 Nm.

3. Tighten nuts - 1 through 10 - 90° (1/4 additional turn) using a ratchet.

4. Tighten the bolts - A - to 22 Nm.

5. Tighten bolts - A - 90°(1/4 additional turn) using a ratchet.