Main Bearing Cap Torque

Main bearing cap torque specification






^ Prior to tightening bearing cap bolts, shift crankshaft back and forth to properly seat the bearing cap.
^ Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surfaces of bearing cap bolts before installing them.





^ Tightening procedure:
a. Tighten all bolts to 7 to 12 Nm (0.7 to 1.3 kg-m, 61 to 112 ft. lbs.).
b. Turn all bolts 70 to 80 degrees clockwise with Tool or suitable angle wrench.
c. Loosen all bolts completely.
d. Tighten all bolts to 33 to 38 Nm (3.3 to 3.9 kg-m, 24 to 28 ft. lbs.).
e. Turn all bolts 30 to 35 degrees clockwise with Tool or suitable angle wrench.
^ If an angle wrench is not available, mark all bearing cap bolts on the side facing engine rear. Then, turn each bolt specified degrees clockwise. Confirm angle of degrees with a graduator, not by eye measurement.