Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 465

Fig. 238: Applying Liquid Gasket

17. Put the lower block on the cylinder block.

18. Tighten the bearing cap bolts in sequence to 29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 22 lbf.ft).

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Fig. 239: Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence

19. Tighten the bearing cap bolts an additional 56°.

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Fig. 240: Tightening The Bearing Cap Bolts An Additional 56 Degrees

20. Tighten the 8 mm bolts in sequence to 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft).

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Fig. 241: 8 mm Bolt Tightening Sequence

21. Use the special tools to drive a NEW oil seal squarely into the block to the specified installed height.

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