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Tightening Torques

Bearing Cap Bolts





Tighten the bearing cap bolts, in sequence 29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 lbf-ft)





Tighten the bearing cap bolts an additional 67°.





Tighten the 8 mm bolts, in sequence 22 N-m (2.2 kgf-m, 16 lbf-ft)


Connecting Rod
Tighten the connecting rod bolts 29 N-m (3.0 kgf-m, 22 lbf-ft)

Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90°


Crankshaft Pulley
Tighten the bolt 49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 lbf-ft)
If you are using a new pulley bolt or new crankshaft, tighten the bolt to 177 N-m (18.0 kgf-m, 130 lbf-ft), loosen the bolt and tighten it 49 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 36 lbf-ft).
Tighten the pulley bolt an additional 90°.

Crankshaft Bore Code Location





Main Journal Code Location