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Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications






CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING






Tighten the inner main bearing cap bolts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) plus 90°.

Install the connecting rod cap and bearing with the tang on the same side as the rod.
Tighten the the NEW connecting rod cap bolts 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) plus 90°.






Install the windage tray with eight main bearing cap bolts.
Tighten the bolts 21 Nm (16 ft. lbs.) plus 90°.






Install the eight main bearing tie bolts.
Tighten the bolts 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).






CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING JOURNALS

Bearing Clearance 0.024 - 0.050 mm (0.0009 - 0.0020 in.)
Bearing Clearance (Max.) 0.050 mm (0.0020 in.)






MAIN BEARING SELECTION