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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main bearing caps

First





Bolts (1-8) first pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Bolts (1-8) 2nd pass additional 80 degrees

Second





Bolts (9-16) first pass 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Bolts (9-16) 2nd pass additional 110 degrees

Third





Bolts (17-20) first pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Bolts (17-20) 2nd pass additional 60 degrees

Fourth

Bolts (21-24) first pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Bolts (21-24) 2nd pass additional 60 degrees

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

Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 72.867-72.881 mm (2.8688-2.8693 in)