Corolla Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (1997)
e. Install the 4 bearing caps in their proper locations.
f.
Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the bearing cap bolts.
g. Install and uniformly tighten the 8 bearing cap bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
h. Remove the service bolt.
i.
Install the No. 1 bearing cap with the arrow mark facing forward.
NOTE: If the No. 1 bearing cap does not fit properly, push the camshaft gear backwards by prying apart the cylinder head and camshaft gear with
a screwdriver.
j.
Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the heads of the bearing cap bolts.
k. Install and alternately tighten the 2 bearing cap bolts in several passes. Torque: 13 Nm (9 ft. lbs.)
6. Recheck valve clearance.