Ensure bearing cap bolt holes and mating surfaces are clean and dry. Use connecting rod stud protectors on rod cap bolts. Install inserts into connecting rod and cap. Lubricate bearings and crank pin. Install bearing cap. Tighten rod bearing cap bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Scheme 12
- Remove bearing cap M8 side bolts prior to cap removal. Remove bearing cap M10 bolts and studs. Install Crankshaft Bearing Cap Remover (J 41818) onto bearing cap. Tighten bearing cap remover bolts to 100 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). Install Slide Hammer (J 6125-1B) to bearing cap remover to remove cap. If bearing clearance is greater than specification, replace with undersize bearings. Recheck bearing clearance using Plastigage. Install NEW M8 main cap side bolts. Tighten main bearing cap bolts to initial torque in sequence. (Scheme 12) See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-97422-S40653072052001050700000).
- Tighten main bearing cap bolts finger tight. Pry crankshaft rearward and then forward to align rear main bearing thrust surfaces. Retighten main bearing caps to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-97422-S40653072052001050700000).