Crankshaft Main Bearing
Main Bearing Cap boltsCAUTION: To prevent engine damage, make sure that the longer main cap bolts (M14 x 2 x 127) are installed inboard and the shorter bolts (M14 x 2 x 114) are installed outboard.
Position the lower crankcase and install all 20 lower crankcase main bearing mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts in 3 stages in the sequence shown.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 163 Nm (120 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 3: Tighten to 231 Nm (170 ft. lbs.).
