TL V6-3.5L (2007)
21. Tighten the bolt until the mark on the bolt head lines up with the mark on the connecting rod (turn the bolt 90°.
NOTE: Remove the connecting rod bolt if you tightened it beyond the specified angle, and go back to step 15 of the procedure. Do not loosen it
back to the specified angle.
22. Tighten the bearing cap bolts, and then the bearing cap side bolts to the specified torque in the sequence as shown. Repeat the torque sequence
again to make sure the bolts are properly torqued.
23. Remove any old liquid gasket from the engine block end cover mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.
24. Clean and dry the engine block end cover mating surfaces.
25. The seal mating surface on the engine block end cover should be dry. Apply a light coat of multipurpose grease to the crankshaft and to the lip of
the seal.
26. Drive the new crankshaft oil seal until the special tool bottoms on the engine block end cover.
