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Crankshaft Main Bearing


Main Bearing Cap

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance 0.010 - 0.060 mm (0.0004 - 0.0024 inch)






Tighten the inboard bolts (1-8) 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) plus 80 degrees





Tighten the outboard bolts (9-16) 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) plus 110 degrees





Tighten the short/inner bolts (17-20) 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus 60 degrees
Tighten the long/outer bolts (21-24) 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus 60 degrees