Crankshaft & Main Bearings Acura SLX I

1. Ensure main bearing caps are numbered for location. Mark bearing cap for reassembly reference. Remove main bearing cap bolts in proper sequence. (Scheme 21)
2. Cylinder block main bearing bore size is indicated by numerical size mark stamped on cylinder block. (Scheme 22) Main bearing journal size is determined by size marks, given in dashes (-), located on crankshaft front counterweight. (Scheme 23)
3. If color code on original bearing cannot be obtained, use size marks on cylinder block and crankshaft to determine proper color-coded main bearing. See appropriate «MAIN BEARING SELECTION»(ref-49505-S36458742382001011500000). MAIN BEARING SELECTION (1997) Cylinder Block Size Mark Crankshaft Size Mark Bearing Color Code 1 1 Or - Green 1 2 Or - - Brown 2 1 Or - Yellow 2 2 Or - - Green 3 1 Or - Pink 3 2 Or - - Yellow MAIN BEARING SELECTION (1998) Cylinder Block Size Mark Crankshaft Size Mark Bearing Color Code 1 1 Or - Brown 1 2 Or - - Blue 2 1 Or - Green 2 2 Or - - Brown 3 1 Or - Yellow 3 2 Or - - Green
4. When installing main bearing caps, ensure reassembly reference mark on cap points toward front of engine. Coat bolt threads with engine oil before installing.
5. Tighten bolts in sequence to specification. (Scheme 24) See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-49505-S22979059872001011500000). Ensure crankshaft end play is within specification. See «CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS»(ref-49505-S19414535862001011500000) under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.

Scheme 21

Scheme 22

Scheme 23

Scheme 24