Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications

CRANKSHAFT





Using SST, tighten the bolts in several steps by the specified torque in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Torque 22 Nm (224 kgf-cm, 16 ft-lbf)





Mark the front of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts by 90° in the same sequence.
Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.