Main Bearing Cap bolts

a. Inspect the outer diameter of main bearing cap bolt.
b. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of main bearing cap bolts.
c. Tighten main bearing cap bolts in several different steps.
35.3 Nm (3.6 kgf-cm, 26 ft. lbs.)





d. Turn all main bearing cap bolts 90 degrees clockwise (Angle tightening).

CAUTION: Use the angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] to check tightening angle. Do not make judgment by visual inspection.

^ After installing main bearing cap bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.