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Main Bearing Cap Bolt

Main Bearing Cap Bolt
Follow the steps to tighten each main bearing cap bolt.





Apply engine oil to threads and seating surfaces of bolts, and tighten all bolts temporarily.
Main bearing cap bolts in order of 1 to 10 39.2 Nm (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft. lbs.)
Main bearing cap sub bolts in order of 11 to 20 29.4 Nm (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft. lbs.)





Measure tightening angle using Tool.
Tool number: KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)

CAUTION: Measure tightening angle using Tool. Do not measure visually.

Main bearing cap bolts in order of 1 to 10 40°
Main bearing cap sub bolts in order of 11 to 20 30°
Side bolts in order of 21 to 30 49 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft. lbs.)
Rotate crankshaft by hand after bolts are tightened. Check if it rotates smoothly.
Rotate crankshaft by hands after bolts are tightened. Check if it rotates smoothly.