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Main Bearing Cap Bolt

MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT
Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of main bearing cap bolts, and tighten all bolts temporarily.





Tighten main bearing cap bolt (M12) in order of 1 to 10.
Tightening Torque 39.2 Nm (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft. lbs.)
Tighten main bearing cap sub bolt (M9) in order of 11 to 20.
Tightening Torque 29.4 Nm (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft. lbs.)





Tighten main bearing cap bolt (M12) to 40 degrees clockwise in order of 1 to 10. (Angle tightening)

CAUTION: Use angle wrench (SST) to check tightening angle in step "d" and "e". Do not make judgment by visual inspection.

Tighten main bearing cap sub bolt (M9) to 30 degrees clockwise in order of 11 to 20. (Angle tightening)
Tighten side bolt (M10) in order of 21 to 30.
Tightening Torque 49.0 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft. lbs.)