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Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
ENGLISH
Cylinder Block, Crankshaft, Pistons and
Oil pan
ASSEMBLY
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4. Tighten the bolts holding the main bearing caps in
steps to the specified torque.
5. Make sure the crankshaft rotates freely without
binding or catching.
6. Measure the end play for the crankshaft. Make
reference to “End play measurement for
crankshaft” (page 42). If the end play is incorrect,
loosen the bolts holding the main bearing caps
once and tighten them again.
Figure 116 Installing front and rear bearing caps
CAUTION
Install the front and rear bearing caps in position so
their end faces are even with the end faces of the
cylinder block.
Figure 117 Tightening bolts holding main bearing
caps
Tightening torque
5.25 ± 0.25 kgf·m
(38 ± 2 lbf·ft)
[51.5 ± 2.5 N·m]
Figure 118 Checking crankshaft for rotation