With Engine Installed

NOTE: This procedure assumes that the oil pan has already been removed.

1. Wipe off all oil drips.





2. Rotate the crankshaft to bring the big-end bearings for No. 2 and No. 3 pistons into the position for checking.





3. Remove the bearing caps on No. 2 and No. 3 big-end bearings.
4. Inspect the bearings and crankshaft by eye.
5. Lubricate the bearing caps.

NOTE: When installing the bearing caps, make sure that the identifying numbers on the bearings are uppermost and the right way round.





6. Fit and tighten the bearing caps to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.). Then tighten a further quarter-turn (through 90 degrees).





7. Rotate the crankshaft to bring the bearing caps for No. 1 and No. 4 cylinders into the position where they can be checked. Repeat steps 4 - 7 inclusive for No. 1 and No. 4 bearings.





8. Remove the main bearing caps one at a time and inspect the caps and the crankshaft.

NOTE: The bearing caps must be installed with the identifying numbers facing forwards.





9. Lubricate and install the bearing caps and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.). Then tighten a further quarter-turn (through 90 degrees).
10. Install the oil pan.