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Crankshaft Main Bearing










a Time required for the plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222 N force and leak-down fluid in the lash adjuster.

Main Bearing Cap




Tighten the 10 new outside vertical main bearing cap fasteners in the sequence shown, in 3 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.







Tighten the 10 new inside vertical main bearing cap fasteners in the sequence shown, in 3 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.







Tighten the 10 new side bolts in the sequence shown, in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.