Main Bearing Cap

Main Bearing Cap





Install each main bearing cap bolt as follows:
Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of main bearing cap bolts, and tighten all bolts temporarily.
Tighten main bearing cap bolt (M12) in order of 1 to 10.
Tightening torque 39.2 Nm (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
Tighten main bearing cap sub bolt (M9) in order of 11 to 20.
Tightening torque 29.4 Nm (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
Tighten main bearing cap bolt (M12) to 40 degrees clockwise in order of 1 to 10. (angle tightening)





CAUTION: Use angle wrench (SST) to check tightening angle in step "d" and "e". Never make judgment by visual inspection.

Tighten main bearing cap sub bolt (M9) to 30 degrees clockwise in order of 11 to 20. (angle tightening)

CAUTION: Use angle wrench (SST) to check tightening angle in step "d" and "e". Never make judgment by visual inspection.

Tighten side bolt (M10) in order of 21 to 30.
Tightening torque 49.0 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
After installing main bearing cap bolts, check that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly.
Check the crankshaft end play.