Passport LX 2WD V6-3.2L SOHC (6VD1) (1997)
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Apply new engine oil to upper and lower main bearings.
NOTE:
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Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.
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Make sure that main bearings are in correct position. Install crankshaft with care.
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Apply engine oil to the thrust washer.
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Install thrust washer on No.3 journal. Oil grooves in thrust washer must face the crankshaft.
2. Crankshaft main bearing caps [14]
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Apply engine oil to the thread and seating surface of each bearing cap fixing bolt.
NOTE:
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Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.
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Install bearing caps in the order of numbers, starting with cylinder block front side.
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Tighten main bearing fixing bolts to the 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
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After tightening the bolts, make sure that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
3. Connecting rod caps [13]
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The cap number must be same as connecting rod number.
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Apply engine oil to the thread and sealing surface of each nut.
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Tighten nuts to 54 Nm (49 ft. lbs).
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After tightening the nuts, make sure that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
4. Rear oil seal retainers [12]
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Remove oil on cylinder block and retainer fitting surface.
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Apply sealant (TB1207 or equivalent) to retainer fitting surface, as shown.
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Apply engine oil to oil seal lip, and align a positioning pin hole in the cylinder block with that in the retainer.
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Tighten retainer fixing bolts to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
5. Flywheel [11]
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Clean the tapped holes in the crankshaft.
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Remove oil on crankshaft and flywheel fitting surface.
NOTE:
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Do not reuse the bolts.
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Do not apply oil or thread lock to the bolts.
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Tighten bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
6. Oil gallery [10]