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Crankshaft Main Bearing













a Specification 82.4 mm (3.2441 in) diameter gauge


Main Bearing Cap

Position the lower cylinder block and install the new bolts and new studs.
Tighten the bolts and studs in the sequence shown in 4 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 8 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 9 through 16 to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten fasteners 1 through 16 an additional 90 degrees.
Stage 4: Tighten fasteners 17 through 22 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).