For 1990-2009 cars only
- Uniformly loosen and remove the 10 main bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.
- Use 2 removed main bearing cap bolts to remove the 5 main bearing caps and 5 lower bearings.
- Lift out the crankshaft.
- Remove the upper crankshaft thrust washers (1,2) from the cylinder block.
- Remove the 5 upper main crankshaft bearings (1-5) from the cylinder block.
- Remove the 5 lower main bearings from the 5 main bearing caps.
- Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the bolts (1,5) and oil nozzles.
- Clean cylinder block.
Note: Keep the lower bearing and main bearing cap as a set and arrange the main bearing caps in the correct order.
Note: Arrange the bearings in the correct order.
Note: Arrange the bearings in the correct order.
Note: If the cylinder is washed at high temperature, the cylinder liner will stick out beyond the cylinder block. Always wash the cylinder block at a temperature of 45°C (113°F) or less.
