Crankshaft Main Bearing
CRANKSHAFTInstall the 5 crankshaft bearing caps in their proper locations.
Install the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in 2 progressive steps.
Step 1
Install and uniformly tighten the 10 main bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque 39 Nm (398 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)
If any of the main bearing cap bolts does not meet the torque specification, replace the main bearing cap bolt.
Step 2
Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts by 90° in the order above.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
MAIN BEARING CLEARANCE STANDARD AND LIMIT
MAIN BEARING SIZE CODES
Each bearing's standard thickness is indicated by a 1, 2 or 3 mark on its surface.
Reference:
Cylinder block main journal bore diameter
Standard bearing center wall thickness
