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Crankshaft Main Bearing





Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Bolts





First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 80 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap M10 Studs

First Pass in Sequence 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass in Sequence 51 degrees

Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts (1-5)





First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolts (6-10)

First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

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)