Lower Crankcase Installation

Special Tools 

EN-45059  Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. NOTE:

   • The block assembly and the lower crankcase surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
   • The lower crankcase must be fastened to final torque specification within 20 minutes of applying the sealer.

   Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealer (2) on the lower crankcase. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

2. Apply an additionally 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealer about a length of 20 mm (0.90 in) in the outer regions (1, 3).
3. Apply an additionally 3 mm bead of sealer about a length of 5 mm (0.20 in), in the outer region (4).

4. Install the lower crankcase (1).

5. Install 10 NEW crankshaft bearing cap tie plate bolts (2).
6. Fig 1: Lower Crankshaft Bolt Tightening Sequence

   
   CAUTION:

   Refer to Fastener Caution .

   CAUTION:

   Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .

   Tighten the 10 NEW lower crankshaft bolts in the sequence as shown, use the EN-45059  Angle Meter.

   1. First pass tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
   2. Second pass to 120 degrees.
   3. Third pass to 15 degrees.

7. Install the 2 long lower crankcase bolts (1) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

8. Install the 8 short lower crankcase bolts (2) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).