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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°
Side Bolts Stage 1 27-33 Nm (20-24 ft.lb)
Stage 2 Additional 85°-95°
Main Bearings Clearance to Crankshaft - Desired 0.025-0.044 mm (0.001-0.002 in)
Clearance to Crankshaft - Allowable 0.025-0.050 mm (0.00098-0.00197 in)
Bearing Wall Thickness (Std.) 1.919-1.925 mm (0.0756-0.0757 in)