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Crankshaft Main Bearing

General
Clearance
Desired ....... 0.027-0.065 mm (0.00106-0.00256 inch)
Allowable ..... 0.027-0.065 mm (0.00106-0.00256 inch)
* Wall Thickness ... 2.437-2.445 mm (0.095945-0.096260 inch)

* For 1.270 mm (0.050 inch) undersize, add 0.635 mm (0.025 inch) to standard thickness.

Tightening Specifications
Main Bearing Cap Bolts





1. Tighten new bolts one through ten in two steps as follows:
Step 1 ... Tighten bolts in sequence to 37-43 Nm (28-31 ft. lbs.).
Step 2 ... Rotate bolts in sequence an additional 85-95°.
2. Tighten adjusting screws No. 11-30 in sequence to 9-11 Nm (80-97 inch lbs.).
3. Tighten side bolts No. 21-30 in sequence to 19-23 Nm (14-17 ft. lbs.).
4. Check crankshaft end play in both directions as shown.