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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main bearing cap torque
Stage one for me bolts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Stage two for me bolts rotate 90° clockwise
Stage one for m10 bolts 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Stage two for m10 bolts rotate 90° clockwise
Main Bearing Clearance Radial 0.030 - 0.052 mm (0.001 - 0.002 in.)
Axial 0.100 - 0.266 mm (0.003 - 0.010 in.)