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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Service Limit 0.14 mm (0.0055 in)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Production Value 0.039-0.070 mm (0.0015-0.0028 in)

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
1st Step 98 N.m
1st Step 72 lb ft

2nd Step 132 N.m
2nd Step 97 lb ft

3rd Step 30 degrees
3rd Step 30 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 100 N.m
1st Step 74 lb ft

2nd Step 90 degrees
2nd Step 90 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolt 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
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