Fastener Tightening Specifications

Connecting Rod Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 64 N.m (1st Step 47 lb ft)
2nd Step 30 degrees (2nd Step 30 degrees)
3rd Step 30 degrees (3rd Step 30 degrees)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
1st Step 100 N.m (1st Step 74 lb ft)
2nd Step 105 degrees (2nd Step 105 degrees)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolt 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Spacer Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt





There are 2 thrust bearings (1 and 3) in the cylinder block and one lower thrust bearing in the No. 5 crankshaft bearing cap (2).





Install the remaining 4 crankshaft bearing caps.





Notice: This component uses bolts with a preapplied molybdenum disulfide coating for thread lubrication. Do not remove the coating or use any additional lubricant. Improperly lubricated threads will adversely affect the bolt torque and clamp load. Improper bolt torque and clamp load can lead to engine damage.

Important: There are two different length crankshaft bearing cap bolts in production depending on the counter bore of the threaded hole/block. Using the wrong bolt may lead to improper thread engagement, bottoming out or improper clamp load. Look at the bolt head surface to determine which bolt was used in production. The bolt head will have either a raised circle (1) or it will be unmarked (2). Replace the bolt with the same type.

Install the NEW crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
Tighten the crankshaft bearing cap bolts in the proper sequence.
1st Step 98 N.m (1st Step 72 lb ft)
2nd Step 132 N.m (2nd Step 97 lb ft)
3rd Step 30 degrees (3rd Step 30 degrees)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 100 N.m (1st Step 74 lb ft)
2nd Step 90 degrees (2nd Step 90 degrees)





Install the ten bolts.
Tighten the crankshaft bearing cap side bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).