M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications
Tightening Torques & Sequences
Main Bearing Cap
Install main bearing cap bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure as follows:
Inspect the outer diameter of main bearing cap bolt.
Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of main bearing cap bolts.
Tighten main bearing cap bolts in several different steps.
Torque ................................................................................................................................................................................. 35.3 Nm (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
Turn all main bearing cap bolts 90° clockwise (Angle tightening).
CAUTION: Use the angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] to check tightening angle. Do not make judgment by visual inspection.
After installing main bearing cap bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.
Check the crankshaft end play.
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameters ("d1", "d2") at two positions as shown in the figure.
If reduction appears in "A" range, regard it as "d2".
Limit ("d1" - "d2") ........................................................................................................................................................................... 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
If it exceeds the limit (large difference in dimensions), replace main bearing cap bolt with new one.