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Crankshaft Main Bearing






Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt - Preferred Method

First Pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final Pass 73 degrees

Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance

#1 - Production 0.02-0.05 mm (0.0008-0.0020 in)
#2, #3, and #4 - Production 0.028-0.058 mm (0.0011-0.0023 in)

#1 - Service 0.0254-0.05 mm (0.0010-0.0020 in)
#2, #3, and #4 - Service 0.025-0.063 mm (0.0010-0.0025 in)