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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Production 0.02-0.052 mm (0.0008-0.0021 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Service 0.02-0.065 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)





Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - First Pass in Sequence 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts - Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs - First Pass in Sequence 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs - Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees

Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Installation Pass to Ensure the Balancer is Completely Installed 330 N.m (240 lb ft)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - First Pass - Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final Passes 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt - Final Pass 140 degrees