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Main Bearing Cap Assembly Note

Main Bearing Cap Assembly Note





1. Install the main bearing caps in the order indicated in the figure.
2. Tighten the main bearing cap bolts using the SST (49 D032 316).
Tightening torque

Plastic region tightening bolt (Bolt stem length 110 mm)

(1) 44 46 N-m (4.5-4.6 kgf-m, 32.5-33.9 ft-lbt)
(2) 175°-185°

Elastic region tightening bolt (Bolt stem length 104 mm)

(1) Apply engine oil to all bolts.
(2) 3-7 N-m (30.6-71.3 kgf-cm, 26.6-61.9 in-lbt)
(3) 23-27 N-m (2.4-2.7 kgf-m, 17-19.9 ft-lbt)
(4) 38-42 N-m (3.9-4.2 kgf-m, 28.1-30.9 ft-lbt)
(5) Loosen all the bolts. (no remaining torque.)
(6) 3-7 N-m (30.6-71.3 kgf-cm, 26.6-61.9 in-lbt)
(7) 18-22 N-m (1.9-2.2 kgf-m, 13.3-16.2 ft-lbt)
(8) 87.5°-92.5°