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Dimension & Clearance Specifications - Main Bearing

Main Bearing

Crankshaft Bearing Clearance
Journal #1-Production 0.01 - 0.053 mm (0.0007 - 0.0021 inch)
Journal #1-Service 0.025 - 0.051 mm (0.0010 - 0.0020 inch)

Journal #2, #3, and #4-Production 0.030 - 0.068 mm (0.0012 - 0.0027 inch)
Journal #2, #3, and #4-Service 0.025 - 0.064 mm (0.0010 - 0.0025 inch)

Journal #5-Production 0.020 - 0.060 mm (0.0008 - 0.0024 inch)
Journal #5-Service 0.038 - 0.063 mm (0.0015 - 0.0025 inch)

Crankshaft End Play 0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.002 - 0.008 inch)