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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance 0.031-0.067 mm (0.0012-0.0026 inch)





Crankshaft Bearings - Lower Crankcase to Block - Bedplate
^ First Pass 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
^ Final Pass 70 degrees





Tighten the lower crankcase perimeter bolts in sequence.
Tighten the lower crankcase perimeter bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)