Main Bearing Cap Torque and Sequence

CRANKSHAFT





Torque: 22 Nm (224 kgf-cm, 16 ft-lbf)





Mark the front side of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts by 90° in the same sequence as step (h).





Check that each painted mark is now at 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.