>> D << Bearing Cap/Bearing Cap Bolt Installation

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Fig 1: Installing Bearing Cap On Cylinder Block

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Install the bearing cap on the cylinder block, so that the arrow points to the timing belt side.
Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 93 +/- 5 N.m (69 +/- 4 ft-lb) in the specified tightening sequence.
Check that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
Check the end play. If it exceeds the limit value, replace the thrust bearing.
Standard value: 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.009 inch)

Limit: 0.3 mm (0.01 inch)

Fig 2: Tightening Bearing Cap Bolts
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