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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 (20 ft. lbs) +1/4 Turn
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap - Inner Cap Bolts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs)+1/4 Turn

Diameter 63.49-63.51 mm (2.4997-2.5004 in.)
Bearing Clearance 0.032-0.056 mm (0.0012-0.0022 in.)
Bearing Clearance (Max) (Wear Limit) 0.070 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.)

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