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Main Bearing Cap Torque

DIMENSIONS
Axial Play:
New: 0.07-0.23 mm (0.0028-0.0091 inch)
Wear limit: 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch)
Journal Diameters:
Refer to the table below.





Oil Clearance:
New: 0.02-0.06 mm (0.0008-0.0024 inch)
Wear limit: 0.17 mm (0.0067 inch)

TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Main Bearing Cap Bolts:
Tighten to: 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.) plus additional 1/4-turn (90°)

NOTE: Always replace.