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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft (Part 1):





Crankshaft (Part 1)

Crankshaft (Part 2):





Crankshaft (Part 2)

Crankshaft Main Bearings





Stage 1: In the sequence shown in the graphic, tighten the crankshaft bearing cap bolts (1-13) to 35 Nm (26 ft lbs)
Stage 2: Turn crankshaft bearing cap bolts an additional 95 degrees.
Stage 3: Turn crankshaft bearing cap bolts an additional 95 degrees.
Stage 4: In the sequence shown in the graphic, tighten the lateral (side of the block, 1- 8) crankshaft bearing cap bolts to 53 Nm (39 ft lbs).