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Crankshaft Main Bearing

MAIN BEARING

Main Bearing Journal Diameter 63.987-64.013 mm (2.519-2.520 in.)
Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance 0.032-0.062 mm (0.0013-0.0024 in.)
Bearing Clearance (Wear Limit) 0.072 mm (0.0028 in.)
Out-of-Round (Max.) 0.008 mm (0.0003 in.)
Diametrical Taper (Max.) 0.010 mm (0.0004 in.)
End Play 0.048-0.260 mm (0.002-0.010 in.)
End Play (Max.) 0.37 mm (0.015 in.)

Main Bearing Selection Chart





NOTE: The main bearing cap bolts must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts, secondly the windage tray bolts, lastly the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts.

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