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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 Nm (72 lb ft)
2nd Step 132 Nm (97 lb ft)
3rd Step 30 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Angular Tightening Method
1st Step 100 Nm (74 lb ft)
2nd Step 90 degrees





Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolt 70 Nm (52 lb ft)