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Crankshaft Main Bearing






Main bearing caps





M10 bearing cap bolts (1-10)

First pass 20 Nm (15 lb ft)
Final pass 80 degrees

M10 studs (11-20)

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)

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)