Crankshaft Main Bearing

a Refer to the Cylinder Head Distortion procedure.


MAIN BEARING CAP

NOTICE: 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.

Lightly lubricate the new crankcase main bearing mounting bolt threads and flanges with clean engine oil.

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 149 Nm (110 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten to 176 Nm (130 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten to 231 Nm (170 lb-ft).