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Crankshaft Main Bearing

DIMENSIONS
Bearing Wall Thickness (STD): 2.436-2.454 mm
Clearance to Crankshaft:
Desired: 0.024-0.048 mm
Allowable: 0.024-0.048 mm

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS








Tighten the ten main bearing caps bolts in two stages:
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 37-43 Nm (27-32 ft. lbs.)
^ Stage 2: Rotate an additional 85-95 degrees








Tighten the ten main bearing cap jack screws in two stages:
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44.6 inch lbs.)
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 9-11 Nm (80.3-98.1 inch lbs)








Install the ten cross mounted main bearing cap bolts and tighten in two stages:
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89.2 inch lbs.)
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 19-23 Nm (14-17 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: Refer to the illustrations for proper tightening sequence.