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Crankshaft Main Bearing

CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap - Tie Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap - Outer Cap Bolts 27 Nm + 1/4 turn (20 ft.lbs. + 1/4 turn)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap - Inner cap bolts 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (15 ft.lbs. + 1/4 turn).

Bearing Clearance 0.035-0.053 mm (0.0014-0.0021 in.)
Bearing Clearance (Max.) 0.087 mm (0.0034 in.)

MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART-2.7L