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Main Bearing Cap

Install the vertical main bearing cap fasteners and tighten in the sequence shown, in 4 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten fasteners 1 through 20 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Stage 2: Tighten fasteners 1 through 10 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Stage 3: Tighten fasteners 11 through 20 to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 4: Tighten fasteners 1 through 20 an additional 90 degrees.





Install the cross-mounted main bearing cap fasteners and tighten in the sequence shown, in 2 stages.
Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.