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1.

Install the upper main bearing inserts in the cylinder block.

When reusing the main bearings, remember to install them by referring to the location marks made at the time of disassembly.

2.

Install the crankshaft. Apply engine oil to the journals.

3.

Install bearing caps and tighten cap bolts to the specified torque in the following sequence; center, No.2, No.4, front, and rear caps.

Cap bolts should be tightened evenly in 2 to 3 stages before they are tightened to the specified torque.

The caps should be installed with the arrow mark directed toward the crank pulley side of engine. Cap numbers must be correct.

Tightening torque

Main bearing cap bolt :

55 ~ 60 Nm (550 ~ 600 kg.cm, 41 ~ 44 lb.ft)

Connecting rod cap bolt :

32 ~ 35 Nm (320 ~ 350 kg.cm, 24 ~ 26 lb.ft)

4.

Make certain that the crankshaft turns freely and has the proper clearance between the center main bearing thrust flange and the connecting rod big end bearing.

Standard value

Crankshaft end play :

0.005 ~ 0.175 mm (0.0019 ~ 0.0068 in.)

5.

Install the oil seal in the crankshaft rear oil seal case. Use the Special Tool, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer (09231 - 21000) as shown. Press fit the oil seal all the way in, being careful not to misalign it.

6.

Install the rear plate and tighten the bolts.

7.

Install the connecting rod caps.

8.

Install the flywheel, front case, oil pan and timing belt. For further details, refer to the respective chapters.