For 1990-2009 cars only
- Select the proper size bearings. Refer to Main Bearing Selection in Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection .
- Install the pins (107).
- Lubricate the bearings (104 and 105) and crankshaft bearing surfaces with clean engine oil.
- Install the upper bearings (105) to the block.
- Install the crankshaft (102).
- Install the thrust bearings (104) to number 3 journal.
- Install the lower bearings (106) and bearing caps (103).
- Install the bearing caps (103) with the alignment arrow facing the front of the engine.
- Lubricate the bolt (108 and 109) threads and flanges with clean engine oil.
- Install the bolts (108 and 109).
- Tighten the bolts (109) in sequence to 74 N·m (54 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolts (108) in sequence to 49 N·m (36 lb ft).
- Measure the crankshaft end-play. Refer to Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection .
Important: The powertrain control module (PCM) must perform the idle learn procedure to determine the minimum throttle position and to establish idle speed when any of the following components are replaced:
• Throttle body • Timing belt • Timing belt drive sprocket
Refer to
Idle Learn
.
• Crankshaft and bearings
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
