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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Bearing Cap





M10 Bolts
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 80 degrees

M10 Studs
First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 51 degrees





M8 Bolts (1-5)
First pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

M8 bolts (6-10)
First pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

RPO LMF VIN 4, RPO L96 VIN G, RPO L20 VIN A
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance
Production 0.02-0.052 mm (0.0008-0.0021 in)
Service 0.02-0.065 mm (0.0008-0.0025 in)