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Tightening Torques and Sequences

Crankshaft main bearing caps





Repeat the torque sequence again to measure the bolts are properly torqued


Main Bearing Selection

Crankshaft Bore Code Location






Selection Table






Main Journal Code Locations (Numbers or Bars)






Connecting rod cap
1st 20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 14 lbf-ft)
2nd 90 °


Rod Bearing Selection

Connecting Rod Big End Code Locations






Selection Table






Connecting Rod Journal Code Locations






Crankshaft pulley
1st 64 N-m (6.5 kgf-m, 47 lbf-ft)
2nd additional 60 °


Drive Plate
Torque 74 Nm (7.5 kgf-m, 54 ft lb)
Tighten in a crisscross pattern in two or more steps


Oil pump






Water pump