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Crankshaft Main Bearing

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Desired Clearance to Crankshaft 0.027-0.065 mm (0.001063-0.00256 inches)
Allowable Clearance to Crankshaft 0.027-0.065 mm (0.001063-0.00256 inches)
Bearing Wall Thickness (Std) 2.437-2.445 mm (0.095945-0.09626 inches)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Adjusting Screws 9-11 Nm (80-97 Inch Lbs.)
Main Bearings Cap Side Bolts 19-23 Nm (14-17 Ft. Lbs.)
Main Bearing Cap - Bolt
First step 37-43 Nm (28-31 Ft. Lbs.)
Second step Rotate 85-95 degrees.