Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Tightening Torques

Main Bearing





Tighten the bearing cap bolts, in sequence, to 25 N-m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 lbf-ft).





Tighten the bearing cap bolts an additional 57°.





Tighten the 8 mm bolts, in sequence, to 24 N-m (2.4 kgf-m, 17 lbf-ft).

Main Journal Code Location








Connecting rod
Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 20 N-m (2.0 kgf-m, 14 lbf-ft).
Tighten the connecting rod bolts an additional 90°.

Crankshaft Pulley
Tighten the bolt 69 N-m (7.0 kgf-m, 51 lbf-ft)
Tighten the pulley bolt an additional 90°.