Crankshaft Main Bearing

This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Note: The side main cap bolts originally have a sealant on the flange of the bolt head. NEW bolts must be used. If NEW bolts are not used, oil can leak from the crankcase past the bolts.

Loosely install the NEW short/inner side main cap bolts.

Loosely install the NEW long/outer side main cap bolts.

Tighten the main cap bolts using the J 45059 - meter in the following sequence:




Tighten the inboard bolts (1-8) first, in two passes.

Tighten the inboard bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft) on the first pass.

Tighten the inboard bolts (1-8) an additional 80 degrees on the 2nd pass.




Tighten the outboard bolts (9-16) second, in two passes.

Tighten the outboard bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb ft) on the first pass.

Tighten the outboard bolts (9-16) an additional 110 degrees on the 2nd pass.




Tighten the short/inner bolts (17-20) third, in two passes.

Tighten the short/inner bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft) on the first pass.

Tighten the short/inner bolts (17-20) an additional 60 degrees on the 2nd pass.

Tighten the long/outer bolts (21-24) fourth, in two passes.

Tighten the long/outer bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb ft) on the first pass.

Tighten the long/outer bolts (21-24) an additional 60 degrees on the 2nd pass.

Ensure that the crankshaft turns without binding or noise.

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance 0.010-0.060 mm (0.0004-0.0024 in)


Refer to Crankshaft and Bearing Installation for service procedures. Crankshaft and Bearing Installation