Main Bearing Cap

2002 Infiniti Q45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE)SECTION Main Bearing Cap

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Apply engine oil to threads and seating surface of bolts, and tighten all bolts temporarily.

Tighten main bearing cap bolt (M12) to .....36.3 to 42.1 Nm (3.7 to 4.3 kg-m, 27 to 31 ft. lbs.) in order of 1 to 10.

Tighten main bearing cap sub bolt (M9) to .....26.5 to 32.3 Nm (2.7 to 3.3 kg-m, 20 to 23 ft. lbs.) in order of 11 to 20.

Tighten main bearing cap bolt (M12) to .....40 to 45° degrees (ideal 40 degrees) in order of 1 to 10.

Tighten main bearing cap sub bolt (M9) to .....30 to 35° degrees (ideal 30 degrees) in order of 11 to 20.

Tighten side bolt (M10) to ......46.1 to 51.9 Nm (4.7 to 5.3 kg-m, 34 to 38 ft. lbs.) in order of 21 to 30.

RENDER: 1.0x

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