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Crankshaft Main Bearing

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Main Bearing Thrust Face
Surface Finish (RMS)
Front 0.9 Micrometers (0.354 Micro In.)
Rear 0.6 Micrometers (0.236 Micro In.)
Runout Limit 0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Clearance to Crankshaft
Desired 0.025-0.035 mm (0.001-0.0014 in)
Allowable 0.013-0.058 mm (0.0005-0.0023 in.)
Bearing Wall Thickness (Std.) 2.431-2.443 mm (0.0957-0.962 in.)


TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

- Before tightening main bearing cap bolts, wedge a large pry bar between cylinder block web and crankshaft cheek located in front of No. 3 crankshaft main bearing.

Do not jam pry bar into place. Tap into position only enough to hold crankshaft forward while main bearing cap bolts are tightened.

- Tighten main bearing cap retaining bolts to 110-120 Nm (82-88 ft. lbs.) and remove pry bar.