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Crankshaft Main Bearing

Main Bearing Cap Bolts Stage 1 37-43 Nm (27-32 ft.lb)
Stage 2 Additional 85-95 degrees
Side Bolts Stage 1 27-33 Nm (20-24 ft.lb)
Stage 2 Additional 85-95 degrees
Main Bearings (4.6L) Clearance to Crankshaft - Desired 0.027-0.065 mm (0.0011-0.0026 in)
Clearance to Crankshaft - Allowable 0.027-0.065 mm (0.0011-0.0026 in)
Bearing Wall Thickness - Std. 1.920-1.928 mm (0.075-0.076 in)
Main Bearings (5.4L SOHC) Clearance - Crankshaft Journal to Main Bearing Clearance 0.048-0.024 mm