Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main Bearing Cap





Tighten the bearing cap bolts, and then the bearing cap side bolts to the specified torque in the sequence as shown. Repeat the torque sequence again to make sure the bolts are properly torqued.

Main Bearing Size Codes








Crankshaft Bearing
Main bearing-to-journal oil clearance
J32A3
Standard or New 0.020-0.044 mm (0.0008-0.0017 in.)
Service Limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
J35A8
Standard or New 0.019-0.045 mm (0.0007-0.0018 in.)
Service Limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)
Rod bearing clearance
Standard or New 0.020-0.044 mm (0.0008-0.0017 in.)
Service Limit 0.050 mm (0.002 in.)