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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main Bearing Cap - Bolts





M-12 Bolts 28 Nm (9 ft. lbs) (106 in. lbs) plus 90° Turn





Crossbolts M-8 Bolts 22 Nm (16 ft. in)

Main Bearing Journal Diameter 64.988 - 65.012 mm (2.5585 - 2.5595 in.)
Bearing Clearance 0.023 - 0.051 mm (0.0009 - 0.002 in.)
Out of Round (MAX) 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.)
Taper (MAX) 0.003 mm (0.0001 in.)
End Play 0.052 - 0.282 mm (0.002 - 0.011 in.)
End Play (MAX) 0.282 mm (0.011 in.)

MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART