(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and
under the heads of the main bearing cap bolts.
(b) Install and uniformly tighten the eight main bearing
cap bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 61 N–m (625 kgf–cm, 45 ft–Ibf)
If any one of the main bearing cap bolts does not meet
the torque specification, replace the cap bolt.
B. Install main bearing cap bolts
HINT:
• The main bearing cap bolts are tightened in two
progressive steps (steps (b) and (d)).
If any main bearing cap bolt is broken or de–
formed, replace it.
4. INSTALL MAIN BEARING CAP AND LOWER
THRUST WASHERS
A. Place main bearing cap and lower thrust washers on
cylinder block
(a) Install the thrust washers on the No.2 journal position
of the bearing cap with the grooves facing outward.
(b) Install the main bearing cap with the front mark facing
forward.
(c) Mark the front of the main bearing cap bolt with paint.
–ENGINE ENGINE MECHANICAL
EG2–118