Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual page 167

8, Coat the thrust washer surfaces and bolt threads
with oil.
9, Install the main bearing caps,
Check clearance with plastigage (see page 7-7), then
t ighten the bearing cap bolts in 2 steps.
First step: 25 N'm (2.5 kgf·m, 18 Ibf.ft)
Second step: 76 N'm (7.8 kgf·m, 56lbf.ftl
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLTS TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
NOTE: Whenever any crankshaft or connecting rod
bearing is replaced , it is necessary after reassembly
to run the engine at idling speed until it reaches
normal operating temperature, then continue to run
it for approximately 15 minutes.
10, Clean and dry the right side cover mating surfaces.
11. Apply liquid gasket, part No. 08718 - 0001 or 08718
- 0003, evenly to the block mating surface of the
right side cover and to the inner threads of the bolt
holes. Install it on the cylinder block.
RIGHT
SIDE COVER
NOTE:
Apply liquid gasket al ong
the broken line.
DOWEL PINS
RIGHT SIDE
COVER
6x 1.0mm
9.B
Nom
11.0
kg/·m,
1.2 Ibf.ltJ
• Do not install the parts if five minutes or more
have elapsed since applying the liquid gasket.
Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing the
old residue.
• After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before
filling the engine w ith oil.
(cont' d)
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